China-Nepal glacial flood alert system warned of seven disasters
- Posted on August 28, 2026
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China-Nepal glacial flood alert system warned of seven disasters
A China-Nepal warning system had successfully issued seven alerts for glacial hazards, but Wednesdays deadly ice-rock avalanche exposed its limits. Experts say cross-border monitoring gaps and the speed of such disasters can leave downstream communities with as little as 20 minutes to respond.
