Recent catastrophic flash floods in Nepal may have been significantly exacerbated by human interventions across the border in Tibet, according to geostrategist Brahma Chellaney.

Chellaney noted that land alterations and uncoordinated water management on the Chinese side likely amplified downstream surges, intensifying the devastation across vulnerable Nepali communities.

As Himalayan river basins face escalating climate threats, regional experts are demanding greater transparency and cross-border hydrological data sharing between Beijing and its downstream neighbors.