Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah expressed gratitude to India, China, and the United States for their aid following devastating flash floods that struck the country on August 26. The floods have resulted in the rescue of 11,993 people, but at least 3,916 remain unaccounted for. After the disaster, a group of ministers visited the affected areas.

The nation received support from various countries, including India, China, and the US, as well as banks. Speaking to Parliament, Shah recognized the swift response from India and China, which included deploying emergency assistance, technical teams, and relief material following the floods. Rescue efforts continue in the regions most severely impacted, with extensive damage to roads, bridges, settlements, and hydropower infrastructure spanning across Nepal and China's Tibet region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken with his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah following the deadly flash flood and assured him of all possible humanitarian assistance. India was the first to physically deliver aid to Nepal after the disaster, while China has also continued rescue and recovery operations on its side of the border by reopening damaged roads and allowing heavy machinery and search teams access to hard-to-reach areas.

Nepal's Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal has called for a shift from conventional humanitarian aid to climate compensation from major emitters like India, China, and the United States. He noted that Nepal's contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is minimal, yet the country is experiencing severe consequences due to changes in the Himalayan environment.

The death toll in China's Tibet region following the floods has risen to 21, with 541 people still missing. In Nepal, the death toll has reached 1,114, and nearly 4,000 others are reported missing.