Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods

The Hindu

Published 3 Oct 2026, 4:09 am·5 d ago·1 min read

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The work of draining “through gated structures” will start after a detailed study, and could take up ⁠to six years to complete, said Sanjeeb Baral, the Centre’s executive director.

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