In this news discussion, The Hindu’s Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar speaks with Beijing Correspondent Ananth Krishnan regarding the devastating flash floods originating along the Tibet-Nepal border. They discuss dramatic footage of the deluge hitting the Gyirong land port, the ongoing search and rescue efforts, the environmental and infrastructure risks for proposed cross-border connectivity projects like the Nepal-China railway and the diplomatic coordination between New Delhi, Beijing and Kathmandu to assist stranded tourists and pilgrims.

Massive floods devastate Northern Nepal, causing widespread destruction and displacing communities in the affected areas.

NUWAKOT, Nepal: Massive flooding killed eight people in Nepal on Wednesday as Chinese state media reported “major casualties” from a mudslide at a Tibet trade hub on China’s side…

Torrential floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least twenty-two people. Hundreds of travelers, including many Indians, are currently reported missing after the disaster. An…