China and Nepal Dispute Causes of Nepal Floods, Casualties Rise Nepal’s Rasuwa district has been devastated by catastrophic floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, with both China and Nepal offering conflicting explanations for the disaster. China attributes the flooding to landslides, while Nepal claims the flood originated from Tibet. The incident has resulted in 22 confirmed deaths and 384 people missing, prompting urgent rescue operations. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered emergency measures to locate missing individuals and ensure the safety of affected communities. The flood, which struck the region on July 20, 2025, has caused widespread destruction, particularly in Rasuwa and neighboring districts. Reports indicate that the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers overflowed, submerging villages and damaging infrastructure. The Chinese government’s state-run Xinhua news agency stated that landslides triggered the disaster, while Nepali authorities insist the flood began in Tibet. This disagreement has sparked debates over the exact cause of the deluge, with both nations emphasizing their respective perspectives. China’s border region, specifically the Gyarong area in the southern-western Sichuan province, has also suffered significant damage. Local officials reported that the flood’s impact extended beyond Nepal, affecting Chinese communities. Rescue teams are actively searching for missing persons, with efforts focused on the riverbanks where the most severe destruction occurred. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) provided additional details, noting that a glacial landslide blocked a river, causing water to accumulate and eventually burst. Satellite imagery analysis confirmed that glacial melt contributed to the flood’s intensity.#nepal #china #rasuwa_district #bhote_koshi_river #trishuli_river
