Political Parties Urge Government to Initiate Diplomatic Talks with China on Glacial Lake Risk Reduction
Summary
Major political parties have urged the government to begin diplomatic talks with China to reduce the risk from glacial lakes along the border after devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi and other river basins. They also called for a joint scientific study mechanism and stronger real-time early warning data exchange between the two countries.
Key Points
- Major political parties want the government to start diplomatic efforts with China to address glacial lake risks across the border.
- They have proposed a joint scientific and technical study mechanism to map risky glacial lakes in Nepal and Tibet.
- The parties also urged stronger real-time data exchange for early warning systems to protect downstream communities.
