WHY IS CHINA HIDING THE TIBET FLOOD TOLL?

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A major glacial and rock collapse in Tibet triggered catastrophic flooding along Nepal’s Rasuwa district on August 26, killing hundreds and destroying roads, bridges and settlements as the surge travelled downstream. While the initial trigger appears to have been natural, experts and environmental observers cited in this report argue that extensive Chinese infrastructure and environmental modification in the Tibetan border region may have intensified the disaster’s impact, while questions remain over upstream warning and hydrological data sharing.