Ministry: Tibet Gyirong barrier lake flows normal, ice lakes stable

The confirmation of stable flows and minimal downstream impact reduces immediate hydrological risk in the Tibet-Nepal border region, which matters for local infrastructure and cross-border water management. The slight expansion of five glacial lakes, though within a stable overall picture, keeps longer-term climate-related hazards on the radar. Whether seasonal weather or seismic activity alters this stability is the key variable to watch, as drone monitoring appears to be the primary verification tool going forward.