- The trans-Himalayan region of Nepal borders the Tibetan plateau.
- A sudden surge from upstream causes flooding in the high mountain region shared by Tibet and Nepal.
- Devastating floods and mudslides occurred along the border between Tibet and Nepal.
- Landslide triggered floods in the region involving Tibet and Nepal.
A disaster involving a landslide-dammed lake in Tibet led to requests routed through Nepal and sent to Interpol.
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Updated Aug 29
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What happened
A disaster involving a landslide-dammed lake in Tibet led to requests routed through Nepal and sent to Interpol.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Diplomatic missions are liaising regarding the disaster, and the Nepalese government is sending profiles to Interpol.Sub-event
Interpol was involved in requests for geolocation devices following the Tibet landslide disaster.1 source
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The entities involved
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Tibet
plateau region in west China
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Nepal
country in South Asia
- Nepal seeks international attention at the UN General Assembly, with Balendra Shah expected to raise issues and Fatima Payman expressing sympathy for flood victims.
- Criticism mounts against Nepal as the country grapples with the uncontrolled influx of climbers on Mount Everest, pressuring expedition operators to mitigate risks.
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Interpol
International Criminal Police Organization (founded 1923)
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- Nepal and China are jointly monitoring Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods.