Nepal and China discussed disaster cooperation before a major flood event. Officials sought more data from China on glacier risks and water levels. A recent catastrophic mudslide killed hundreds and left many missing. China stated its data sharing has been timely and substantial progress was made. Nepal aims for more frequent data to prevent future disasters.

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers were racing to find hundreds of people still missing two days after a catastrophic flash flood struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and…

A China-Nepal warning system had successfully issued seven alerts for glacial hazards, but Wednesdays deadly ice-rock avalanche exposed its limits. Experts say cross-border…