Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
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The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
An early flood warning system designed to protect communities in the Everest region has fallen into disrepair, potentially endangering thousands. The system, last maintained in 2016, has seen its siren towers rust and batteries stolen, with unreliable satellite data hindering mobile alerts.
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