Officials from Nepal and China had discussed strengthening cooperation three months ago, to monitor and respond to floods, weather and glacier-related hazards, according to an agenda prepared by the Nepali side and seen by Reuters.
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Officials from Nepal and China had discussed strengthening cooperation three months ago, to monitor and respond to floods, weather and glacier-related hazards, according to an agenda prepared by the Nepali side and seen by Reuters.
Rescuers help women to move through a muddy road following flash floods and a mudslide in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Aug 28, 2026. (File photo: Reuters/Navesh Chitrakar)
31 Aug 2026 03:56AM
(Updated: 31 Aug 2026 08:30AM)
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