Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say

Nepal plans to reconstruct an early-warning system for landslides along its border with China, following a glacial flood that killed over 1,000 people. The new system, to be installed at Timure in Rasuwa district, will include seismic sensors, cameras, and a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite link to maintain connectivity even if mobile networks fail. This initiative aims to provide quicker alerts for potential hazards, addressing shortcomings of a previous system that was swept away and unmonitored. Officials emphasize the urgency, noting the landscape remains unstable, with one source stating, "The landscape is adjusting after the mega event, so [it] could trigger a few more landslides." The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) will initially install equipment at one site, with plans for further expansion, and Nepal intends to deepen cooperation with China on real-time data sharing.