China Rejects Nepal's Claim Over Deadly Floods, Calls Accusations 'Completely False and Misleading'

China denied withholding flood warnings from Nepal, stating the accusations were 'completely false and misleading.' The Chinese government emphasized that it had provided timely warnings and that the floods were caused by natural factors. Nepal, however, accused China of failing to warn about the risks posed by a dam collapse in the region, which it claimed contributed to the disaster. Nepal's government released a statement blaming China for not adequately warning about the dam's structural risks, which it said exacerbated the flooding. China responded by calling the claims 'baseless' and asserting that it had fulfilled its obligations in providing early warnings. The dispute has intensified diplomatic tensions between the two nations, with both sides issuing formal statements to defend their positions. The floods, which struck the Kali Gandaki Valley in Nepal, were among the deadliest in the region this year. Over 100 people were killed, and thousands were displaced. The incident has sparked a broader debate about cross-border responsibilities in disaster management and the role of infrastructure in natural disasters.