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China Warns of Potential Breach in Barrier Lake Near Nepal Border Amid Flood Risks
Following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border that killed hundreds and left many missing, Chinese authorities have warned of a high risk of breach from a newly formed barrier lake near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers. The lake currently holds around 2 million cubic metres of water and may receive an additional 3 million cubic metres over the next three days. Officials from both countries are monitoring the situation closely, conducting flood simulations, and urging downstream residents to take precautions amid concerns of another potential flood surge.
India Draws Second Test Against Sri Lanka After Series Win in Colombo
India won the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka 1-0 after a dominant first Test victory, but the second Test in Colombo ended in a draw. India posted a strong first-innings total of 503 and enforced the follow-on, yet Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133 to help his team bat out the final day. India captain Shubman Gill praised his team's effort and defended tactical decisions, acknowledging Sri Lanka's resilient fightback and expressing confidence in India's chances for the World Test Championship final.
Two Pilots Killed in Kanpur Training Aircraft Crash; Investigation Underway
A twin-engine Tecnam P2006T training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashed near the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on August 27, killing both the instructor pilot Sachin Bhatia, with over 3,000 flying hours, and trainee pilot Abhishek Pujari. The aircraft took off around 11:30 a.m. and crashed about 20 minutes later in an open field near Natthupurwa village. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and investigations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau are underway.



