Nepali journalist group blames Chinese construction near Tibet border for Rasuwa flash flood
- A Nepali journalists' handle on X alleged that the August 26 Rasuwa flash flood was linked to Chinese construction near Tibet.
- The group claimed Gyrong town was built on the natural course of the Trishuli River by cutting hills, contributing to flash floods.
- It alleged that a Chinese port at the Rasuwa border was built on a river confluence, increasing the river's flow towards Nepal.
- The claims remain unverified, while the flood surged through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems.
Source: downtoearth.org.in
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