Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted

Channel NewsAsia says Nepal requested early flood warnings from China as the risk of flooding grew. The two governments had met three months earlier to discuss strengthening cooperation on monitoring floods, weather and glacier-related hazards. Nepal, a Himalayan nation prone to severe floods, hopes the partnership will improve preparedness.

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