Nepal’s flood alert came 16 minutes late. It was too late for some, but saved others
- Posted on August 28, 2026
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Nepal’s flood alert came 16 minutes late. It was too late for some, but saved others
Nepal received information about the deadly flood around 16 minutes after it crossed the Tibet border, by which time it had already reached settlements in upper Rasuwa. Officials say earlier cross-border information could have reduced casualties, though subsequent alerts helped evacuate some downstream communities.
