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Nepal faces high risk of GLOF as glacial lake volume projected to reach 3 million cubic meters

Persistent rainfall is driving the rapid expansion of a glacial lake formed by recent flash flooding in Nepal. Hydrological models indicate the lake could reach a volume of three million cubic meters within 72 hours, significantly increasing the risk of a catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).

Die Presseabout 18 hours agoNPCredibility 35%View source

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Mosaic Score8.9
Confidence0.7
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.3
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