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Chinese troops tackle quake lake Chinese troops tackle quake lake
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Chinese troops have begun work to unblock a lake formed by a landslide during the devastating earthquake in Sichuan province. Troops in China are trying to clear a river blocked during the recent earthquake, amid fears millions could be at risk of flooding.
About 1,800 soldiers carried explosives to Tangjiashan lake where they will try to blast away debris, state media said. About 1,800 soldiers took explosives to the newly formed "quake lake" to try to blast away debris, state media said.
The lake, 2 miles (3km) from Beichuan town, has been rising fast and experts fear it could burst its barrier. The official death toll from the earthquake rose to 65,080 on Monday, with another 23,150 missing.
Tensions remain high in the region. On Sunday six people died and 1,000 were injured when a strong aftershock hit. Safety concerns in the region remain high. On Sunday six people died from the effects of a strong aftershock.
Four people died in Hanzhong in Shaanxi province, Xinhua news agency reported. One person died in Sichuan province and another in Gansu. The Chinese authorities say nearly 300,000 homes were wrecked in the aftershock, and more than 1,000 people injured.
About 270,000 more houses were destroyed or severely damaged, the agency said. The tremor was the most destructive yet of thousands of aftershocks in the last two weeks.
Flood concernsFlood concerns
Satellite images reveal a lake forming in Beichuan County See full size imagesSatellite images reveal a lake forming in Beichuan County See full size images
Dozens of lakes were formed when landslides triggered by the massive 12 May earthquake blocked rivers.Dozens of lakes were formed when landslides triggered by the massive 12 May earthquake blocked rivers.
On Sunday, Vice Minister of Water Resources E Jingping said that the lakes were "under control" but described the situation as grim.On Sunday, Vice Minister of Water Resources E Jingping said that the lakes were "under control" but described the situation as grim.
Heavy rain forecast for the next few days could cause the barriers blocking the lakes to burst and flood nearby areas, he told a news conference.Heavy rain forecast for the next few days could cause the barriers blocking the lakes to burst and flood nearby areas, he told a news conference.
Of particular concern is the Tangjiashan lake. On Saturday, water levels there rose by nearly two metres and now stand only 29 metres below the level of the barrier, Xinhua said. Of particular concern is the Tangjiashan lake, 2 miles (3km) from Beichuan town, which has been rising fast.
Water levels now stand only 29 metres below the level of the barrier, Xinhua said.
"The lake is now holding more than 128 million cubic metres of water and may cause a devastating flood if the barrier bursts," it said."The lake is now holding more than 128 million cubic metres of water and may cause a devastating flood if the barrier bursts," it said.
On Monday, troops carrying 10kg of explosives each arrived at the lake to begin blasting work.On Monday, troops carrying 10kg of explosives each arrived at the lake to begin blasting work.
Thousands of people immediately downstream from the lake have been evacuated. Thousands of people immediately downstream from the lake have already been evacuated.
QUAKE STATISTICS Up to Sunday 25 May: 62,664 people dead358,816 injured 23,775 still missingMore than 5.4 million homeless638,305 rescued and resettledMore than 8,000 aftershocks, biggest 6.069 dams faced danger of collapse, 310 in dangerous state and another 1,424 facing moderate risks Source: Chinese government Dream lives on for studentsQUAKE STATISTICS Up to Sunday 25 May: 62,664 people dead358,816 injured 23,775 still missingMore than 5.4 million homeless638,305 rescued and resettledMore than 8,000 aftershocks, biggest 6.069 dams faced danger of collapse, 310 in dangerous state and another 1,424 facing moderate risks Source: Chinese government Dream lives on for students
There is also continuing concern over the state of dams in the region.There is also continuing concern over the state of dams in the region.
Mr E said 69 dams were at one time in danger of bursting, although steps have been taken to reduce the risk. E Jingping said 69 dams were at one time in danger of bursting, although steps have been taken to reduce the risk.
More than 300 more were affected by the earthquake, he added, saying many had been drained or had their water levels reduced.More than 300 more were affected by the earthquake, he added, saying many had been drained or had their water levels reduced.
More than 62,000 people are now known to have died in the earthquake and another 24,000 remain missing. More than 350,000 people have been injured.
Some five million buildings have collapsed across the region and around the same number of people are homeless, officials say.Some five million buildings have collapsed across the region and around the same number of people are homeless, officials say.
Many people are living in tents or temporary shelters. China has appealed for international aid for the survivors.Many people are living in tents or temporary shelters. China has appealed for international aid for the survivors.
Officials fear that the bad weather forecast for the next few days could hamper relief efforts.Officials fear that the bad weather forecast for the next few days could hamper relief efforts.
A BBC correspondent in China, Dan Griffiths, says such conditions may thwart hopes to complete reconstruction within three years.
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