China’s Tibet Flood Secrecy Raises Questions Over Death Toll

China’s Tibet Flood Secrecy Raises Questions Over Death Toll

KATHMANDU- On August 26, a glacier broke loose above the Nepal-Tibet border, sending a wall of ice, rock and water crashing down the Bhote Koshi valley. Within days, Nepal had reported more than 1,300 deaths and thousands of people still missing. China, which governs the […]

China's Construction Activity In Tibet Triggered Nepal Flood?

The recent floods in Nepal have raised fresh questions about China’s construction activity in Tibet. Mr Tsewang Dorji, Research Fellow at the Tibet Policy Institute, pointed out on the Gist that China has expanded roads, railways, airports and military infrastructure across Tibet, including in ecologically fragile areas close to India, Nepal and Bhutan. He argues […] The post China’s Construction Activity In Tibet Triggered Nepal Flood? appeared…

Nepal-Tibet Floods: Questions Over China’s Impact on Tibetan Plateau

Dr. Arya, the Dalai Lama’s representative for Japan and East Asia, explores the impact of China’s policies on the Tibetan Plateau and the risks to downstream nations. – By Dr Tsewang Gyalpo Arya for Japan Forward, 10 September 2026 The recent Tibet-Nepal massive flash flood on 26 August claimed thousands of lives. It caused catastrophic damage to property and infrastructure along Tibet’s Kyidrong Valley, Nepal’s Rasuwa District, and downstream s…