'Accusation Helps Nothing': China Rejects Nepal’s Flood Trigger Claim As Rescue Operations Continue After Himalayan Disaster
China has rejected allegations from Nepal that a collapsed “geological disaster dam” on the Chinese side triggered the devastating floods that swept across the Himalayan border region, describing the claim as “fake news.” The response came as rescue operations continued on Thursday following a catastrophic glacial collapse that sent a huge wall of mud, rocks and water through communities in Nepal…
China has dismissed Nepal's claim that a geological disaster dam collapsed on the Chinese side, labeling it "fake news." Rescue efforts continued on Thursday following the catastrophic glacial collapse that sent a wall of mud, rocks and water through communities in Nepal and Tibet. The Chinese embassy in Nepal stated the disaster originated on the Nepali side of the border, not in Tibet.
China also rejected allegations that they failed to warn Nepal before the disaster, urging cooperation over accusations. The glacial collapse triggered massive mudslides affecting areas on both sides of the border. At least 165 deaths were confirmed, with over 1,000 people missing across Nepal and Tibet, including foreign nationals from various countries.
Rescue operations faced challenges due to mountainous terrain, damaged communications, ongoing rainfall, and potential further landslides.
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