Authorities in Pakistan are warning of a catastrophe in the north-east of the country as a lake, created by a landslide, threatens to burst. The huge lake is growing in the foothills in the Himalayas, submerging villages and endangering thousands of people. Read more
A lake in northern Pakistan formed when landslides blocked a river four months ago has begun to overflow, Al Jazeera's correspondent says. Levels are now critical and it is feared that the spillage on Saturday could weaken the wall of rocks and earth preventing it from engulfing dozens of villages. Read more