Nepal’s devastating flood crisis could be far from over, with Chinese authorities warning of a potentially dangerous new flood threat near the China-Nepal border.

According to China’s Ministry of Water Resources, a significant barrier lake has formed near the confluence of the Chen Hola and Purapu Sangpo rivers in Nepal. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that the lake contains an estimated 2 million cubic metres of water and is already overflowing.

Authorities warn that another 3 million cubic metres of water could enter the lake over the next three days, raising concerns about a possible breach. The coming 72 hours are therefore being closely monitored as officials assess the risk and prepare emergency response measures.

Chinese authorities say they are conducting flood simulations and analyzing potential breach scenarios. A sudden breach could send a powerful surge downstream, threatening communities already severely affected by the ongoing disaster.

Nepal Flood Crisis: China Warns Of Dangerous Barrier Lake Breach Risk | Critical 72 Hours Ahead

<p>Satellite images show that China is constructing a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal. According to a report by Hindustan Times on Friday (January 20), this development comes in the wake of the Chinese government unveiling plans to build a super dam close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river. This river flows into the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang and then to the state of Assam as the Brahmaputra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter on Thursday (January 19), Damien Symon, a geo-intelligence expert, said that since early 2021, China has been constructing a dam on the Mabja Zangbo river just a few kilometres north of the trijunction border with India and Nepal. Sharing images of the dam construction done by Beijing, Symon said, "While the structure isn't complete, the project will raise concerns regarding China's future control on water in the region."</p>

<p>The Hindustan Times report, citing people familiar with the developments, said the dam, which is located at the strategic tri-junction of China’s borders with India and Nepal and opposite the Kalapani region of Uttarakhand, could be used to divert or restrict water of the Mabja Zangbo river. They added that the dam could also be used to store water, whose release could create floods downstream.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Sameer Patil, a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), described the new dam as a clear attempt by Beijing to strengthen its existing infrastructure with dual-use benefits, as it had done previously on the Yarlung Zangbo river, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The relations between India and China have been strained following the border skirmishes, which started more than two years back. Numerous rounds of talks have been held between the two countries but there has been no resolution&nbsp;so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION Dispatch: Indian Army Chief on situation at the LAC, says 'situation stable but unpredictable'</strong></p>

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<p>Last week, Indian Army's chief General Manoj Pande said that there had been a slight increase in the number of Chinese troops at the LAC, adding the army was keeping a close watch on the movements. "There is a slight increase in the number of troops [by China] opposite our Eastern command. We are keeping a close watch on the movements," General Pande said during a press conference on January 12.&nbsp;</p>

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Satellite images show that China is constructing a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal. According to a report by Hindustan Times on Friday (January 20), this development comes in the wake of the Chinese government unveiling plans to build a super dam close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river.

Satellite images show that China is constructing a new dam in Tibet on a tributary of the Ganga, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal. According to a report by Hindustan Times on Friday (January 20), this development comes in the wake of the Chinese government unveiling plans to build a super dam close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river. This river flows into the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang and then to the state of Assam as the Brahmaputra. Taking to Twitter on Thursday (January 19), Damien Symon, a geo-intelligence expert, said that since early 2021, China has been constructing a dam on the Mabja Zangbo river just a few kilometres north of the trijunction border with India and Nepal. Sharing images of the dam construction done by Beijing, Symon said, "While the structure isn't complete, the project will raise concerns regarding China's future control on water in the region." The Hindustan Times report, citing people familiar with the developments, said the dam, which is located at the strategic tri-junction of China’s borders with India and Nepal and opposite the Kalapani region of Uttarakhand, could be used to divert or restrict water of the Mabja Zangbo river. They added that the dam could also be used to store water, whose release could create floods downstream. Since early 2021, China has been constructing a dam on the Mabja Zangbo river just a few kilometers north of the trijunction border with India & Nepal, while the structure isn't complete, the project will raise concerns regarding China's future control on water in the region pic.twitter.com/XH5xSWirMk — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) January 19, 2023 × Meanwhile, Sameer Patil, a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), described the new dam as a clear attempt by Beijing to strengthen its existing infrastructure with dual-use benefits, as it had done previously on the Yarlung Zangbo river, the report added. The relations between India and China have been strained following the border skirmishes, which started more than two years back. Numerous rounds of talks have been held between the two countries but there has been no resolution so far. WION Dispatch: Indian Army Chief on situation at the LAC, says 'situation stable but unpredictable' × Last week, Indian Army's chief General Manoj Pande said that there had been a slight increase in the number of Chinese troops at the LAC, adding the army was keeping a close watch on the movements. "There is a slight increase in the number of troops [by China] opposite our Eastern command. We are keeping a close watch on the movements," General Pande said during a press conference on January 12. He added that the situation along the northern borders with China was under control but it remained unpredictable. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Satellite images show China constructing new dam close to borders with India, Nepal: Report

In February this year, WION reported about how a leaked report commissioned by the Nepal government last September accused China of encroaching into Nepal along the border. Now, WION has accessed that report which details the present state of the border between Nepal and China.

WION accesses report accusing China of encroaching along Nepal border