Did China's Geological Disaster Dam Cause Floods In Nepal? Beijing Replies
China has denied allegations that it failed to provide early warnings regarding a massive flash flood that originated in Tibet and devastated parts of Nepal. Nepali voices have expressed frustration over the lack of communication, citing the significant loss of life and property.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the geopolitical tensions and communication gaps between China and Nepal regarding transboundary environmental disasters.
After massive flash flood that originated in Tibet and caused devastation in Nepal and China, claiming 172 lives, questions are being raised about whether early warnings from China could have helped prevent loss of lives in one of the worst natural disasters to hit Nepal.The Chinese side has now responded to these questions saying the claims that Beijing did not issue an early warning to the Nepali side, resulting in significant casualties on the Nepali side, are fake.Voices in Nepal have questioned that even when the border facilities at the Rasuwagadhi-Gyirong crossing and Gyirong port were hit, warnings could have been issued to save lives downstream."Nepal has been addressing the legitimate security concerns of our neighbours. However, it must be said with sadness that our northern neighbour has significantly undermined us.
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