China deletes viral Nepal flood videos

Chinese authorities have taken down videos showing the extent of damage caused by recent flash floods in Tibet, despite ongoing efforts by journalists and locals to gather information from the region. The floods, which struck areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, have resulted in at least 676 deaths in Nepal and Tibet, with nearly 3,000 people still missing.

Among the banned footage was a video capturing a mudslide that swept across a border crossing in Gyirong County, Tibet. Chinese state media used only a single still image from the video in their coverage, while independent reporting from the region has been limited due to strict access restrictions. Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed authorities to do everything possible to assist those affected by the disaster in Gyirong. It remains unclear how severe the damage is in Tibet due to these reporting limitations.