China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.
After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.
After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them. This story matters for General News readers tracking general. Reported by nytimes.com. Read the full original at the source link below.
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