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Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted
Three months before hundreds were killed in the flood, experts and officials from both countries met in Kathmandu to discuss the risk of such disasters.
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- Why it matters
- The flood killed hundreds after Nepal had explicitly asked China for advance warnings of mounting risks, raising questions about whether early alert systems were in place or functional.
- Most affected
- Flood victims in Nepal — Hundreds were killed in the flooding that occurred after warning discussions.
- Likely next
- Whether Nepal or China releases details about what early warning systems existed, what was discussed at the pre-flood meeting, or why alerts did not prevent casualties.
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