Nepal flash floods: What the disaster means for China-Nepal infrastructure and diplomacy?
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Nepal flash floods: What the disaster means for China-Nepal infrastructure and diplomacy?
In this news discussion, The Hindu’s Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar speaks with Beijing Correspondent Ananth Krishnan regarding the devastating flash floods originating along the Tibet-Nepal border. They discuss dramatic footage of the deluge hitting the Gyirong land port, the ongoing search and rescue efforts, the environmental and infrastructure risks for proposed cross-border connectivity projects like the Nepal-China railway and the diplomatic coordination between New Delhi, Beijing and Kathmandu to assist stranded tourists and pilgrims.