Himalayan Flood Warnings
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Deadly floods in Nepal and China expose gaps in early-warning systems, with some Nepalese victims receiving less than five minutes’ notice. Nepal and China discussed flood monitoring, disaster preparedness and glacier hazards before the floods, while Nepal now urges stronger action on climate risks and data sharing.
Nepal discussed cross-border warnings only three months before deadly floods, officials say Chinese data fell short
Nepal and China discussed a cross-border disaster warning system in Kathmandu three months before devastating floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border. Nepalese officials now say the information shared afterward did not provide the detail needed for timely warnings. The May 27 meeting brought together 10 Nepalese and about 12 Chinese officials and experts, including representatives from…
Nepal Floods Expose Gaps in Early Warning for Glacier Disasters
The Himalayan floods that killed nearly 800 people in Nepal and China have exposed gaps in how the two countries share warnings about disasters that cross borders. China warned Nepal before the disast…
Nepal floods expose gaps in warning systems and China data sharing
Many victims of Nepal’s catastrophic floods had less than five minutes to escape, exposing a dangerous gap in the country’s ability to monitor the high Himalayas and share data with neighbouring China…
Nepal and China Discussed Disaster Risks Three Months Before Deadly Floods
Nepalese and Chinese officials discussed how to monitor and prepare for floods, severe weather and glacier-related hazards just three months before a catastrophic surge of water, mud and rock struck a…
Nepal Warns of Climate Threat After Deadly Floods
Nepal's foreign minister has sounded the alarm on the escalating threat of climate change in the Himalayas, a region increasingly vulnerable to devastating natural disasters. The warning comes in the …
Nepal-China floods death toll rises to 682, with nearly 3,000 missing
Massive floods in the Himalayan region straddling Nepal and China have claimed at least 682 lives, with nearly 3,000 people still missing four days after the disaster struck. The deluge has caused wid…
Before Deadly Floods, Nepal Asked China for Early Warnings as Risks Mounted
Three months before a wall of water, mud and rock killed hundreds in a Himalayan valley near the Nepal-China border, officials from both countries met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks. The May 27 mee…
