Nepal requested detailed data from China on glacier activity and water levels months before flash floods hit its border, highlighting the need for improved disaster warnings.
China maintains it shared important information 'in a timely manner'
Aug 31, 2026
11:44 am
What's the storyThree months before devastating flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali and Chinese officials discussed disaster risks in Kathmandu.
However, two Nepali officials told Reuters they didn't receive as much data as desired on glacier movements and extreme events, and they feared insufficient data sharing could hinder them from anticipating and preparing for major disasters.
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