Kathmandu/New Delhi: Nepal, already grappling with natural disasters, is now facing the threat of another major catastrophe. In view of the grave danger posed by two new lakes near the Tibetan border, the Nepalese administration has declared a "high alert" in the coastal areas of the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers. As a precaution, villages in the lower reaches have been evacuated. Meanwhile, the death toll from the disaster in the country has risen to 675, while more than 2,400 people are still missing.

Danger of a catastrophe comparable to a 100-ton TNT blast
The first lake, formed near the Purepu Tsangpo River in Tibet, has an area of ​​approximately 99,000 square meters (equivalent to 14 football fields), and is continuously leaking water. Meanwhile, the second lake, located directly below the glacier, is even larger—approximately 120,000 square meters (equivalent to 17 football fields). According to scientists and experts, if these lakes burst, the impact could be as devastating as a 100-ton TNT explosion. This could lead to a situation even more devastating than the disaster that struck Nepal on August 26th.

Relief figures released by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs
Large-scale relief and rescue operations are underway in the disaster-affected areas. So far, approximately 4,500 people have been evacuated. According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the rescue operation to rescue Indians stranded in distress is underway at a rapid pace:

Details Number

Indian citizens rescued from Nepal 108
Indian citizens with whom contact has been re-established 50
Indians who reached Nepal safely via China 598
Indians awaiting evacuation from China 900
Missing Indian citizens 275
Other people of Indian origin missing 128
Next 72 hours extremely sensitive: Heavy rain alert
The Nepal Meteorological Department has issued a new alert for Rasuwa district, predicting a 75% chance of rainfall from August 30 to September 1. Continuous heavy rain is expected to further raise water levels, severely hampering relief efforts.

Situation on the ground: Infrastructure destroyed, hope for Indian assistance
Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts have been the worst affected by floods and debris. Areas like Tinore and Syaphrub Besi have been completely devastated and reduced to heaps of rubble.

Energy Crisis: Flooded rivers in the Batar region have completely destroyed a power station, a solar plant, and an electricity department workstation. Nepal is now seeking technical assistance from India to restore infrastructure.

On-Site Medical Facilities: Relief camps have been set up in army camps for civilians being rescued from Rasuwa. Rescue teams are now carrying medical kits and doctors directly to the site to provide immediate first aid to the injured.

Amidst this horrific scene of devastation, a ray of hope has also shone—rescue teams rescued a 97-year-old woman alive after being buried under debris for several hours.