Nepal Flood Disaster: Did China's Border Construction Trigger The Catastrophe? Arnab Asks

Alleged Link to Nepal’s Flood Disaster

The segment argues that Nepal’s flood disaster may be connected to China’s border construction.

The presenter claims the action was “deliberate,” asserting that relevant actors would have known the risks. They cite a recently published geology paper—described as being linked to the state—which allegedly warned that:

• The construction site contains loose, weakly cohesive terrain
• Fault movement or an earthquake could trigger large-scale instability
• Such instability could threaten:
  • The dam reservoir
  • Nearby infrastructure
• The paper reportedly recommends redesigning the project and adding reinforcements, such as retaining structures

Downstream Risks in India

The discussion then shifts to potential impacts downstream in India. The presenter emphasizes that the risks are not confined to Nepal, highlighting flooding concerns for:

• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar

This is especially tied to the Gandak and Narayani river systems.

The segment also references flooding in Assam earlier that year, described as unusually severe and affecting regions that typically do not experience such impacts. The presenter warns that similarly exceptional flooding could occur downstream if the upstream hazard materializes.

Presenters / Contributors

• Arnab (Arnab Goswami)
• Dr. Chellaney