Nepal officials, aided by Chinese and Indian experts, race to rescue

Why in news

Nepal, China, and India collaborated on a large-scale rescue operation following a catastrophic glacier collapse and flood in Nepal.

Background

A glacier collapse on July 25 caused devastating floods in Nepal, killing at least 903 people and leaving 4,247 missing. The disaster also impacted China's Tibet region, resulting in 16 deaths and 546 missing.

Facts for Prelims

• FactOver 90,000 people were affected by the floods and glacier collapse in Nepal.
• PlaceThe disaster occurred in Nepal and the Tibet region of China.
• FactRescue efforts targeted over 900 workers trapped in hydropower project tunnels.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of regional cooperation in disaster management between India, China, and Nepal in the face of increasing climate-induced hazards.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• transboundary cooperation
• climate change impact
• hydropower infrastructure risks
• humanitarian diplomacy

Keywords: disaster diplomacy · climate resilience · regional cooperation · transboundary hazards

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