By The Straits Times | Created at 2026-08-28 06:31:45 | Updated at 2026-09-19 15:16:26
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Published Aug 28, 2026, 02:27 PM
Updated Aug 28, 2026, 02:28 PM
LUCKNOW, India - Nepal issued a warning on Aug 28 to move to higher ground after a dam upstream in Tibet was reported to have burst, two days after a glacial collapse caused deadly flooding.
“Information has been received that a water dam has burst again on the Tibetan side,” the police said in a statement. “All security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location/report the incident.” AFP
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