5.1 earthquake hits China, Nepal sounds fresh flood alert; Trishuli area evacuated again
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in China has triggered fresh flood alerts in Nepal, where rescue operations are ongoing following devastating flash floods. The death toll has risen to 469, and the government has declined international rescue assistance.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to cascading natural hazards and the challenges of international disaster response coordination.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Sichuan in China on Friday, prompting another flood alert in Nepal.The Trishuli area of Nepal is being evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has threatened to raise the river's water level, Nepal Police stated.The earthquake struck Longchang City in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, ANI reported, citing CGTN.Meanwhile, Nepal Police issued a fresh alert, stating that a dam on the Tibet side has burst again. In a post on X, Nepal Police urged security personnel, rescue workers involved in relief and rescue operations, and the general public to remain on immediate alert and move to safe locations or inform others.Track Nepal floods LIVE updates here.
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