editorial
A shared disaster, beyond borders and geopolitics
For Nepal, India and China, the devastating cross-border floods are a stark reminder of nature’s fury, and that cooperation must transcend the boundaries of geopolitics
Context
A catastrophic glacial collapse near the Nepal-China border in August 2026 caused devastating flash floods, resulting in significant loss of life and infrastructure damage in Nepal, India, and China. The disaster highlights the shared vulnerability of these countries to natural calamities and underscores the urgent need for transboundary cooperation in disaster management, transcending existing geopolitical tensions.
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