Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust

A multi-million dollar flood warning system at Everest’s Imja glacial lake? Left to rust since 2016. 😟

That’s what the BBC reports, citing fearful locals thousands could be at risk.

The warning system was meant to protect people downstream from catastrophic floods.

But now it’s completely broken.

What happens if the lake bursts without any warning?

#EverestFloodRisk #ClimateFail

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