China is concealing scale of flood disaster, say Tibet campaigners
Summary
A Tibetan advocacy group says the actual damage from recent floods on the Tibetan side of the Nepal-China border is much worse than China’s official reports. Chinese authorities report 16 deaths and 546 missing people, but the advocacy group estimates hundreds of homes destroyed and more missing people than stated. Chinese officials have restricted information and punished those sharing what they call false disaster news.Key Facts
- Deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, caused by a glacier collapse.
- Chinese officials report 16 dead and 546 missing, including 261 foreigners.
- The International Campaign for Tibet estimates at least 300 homes destroyed in Tibet.
- Public discussion and independent reporting about the disaster in Tibet is heavily restricted.
- At least 10 people were punished by Tibetan security officials for sharing "false disaster information."
- The death toll on the Nepal side is over 900, with more than 4,000 missing.
- Survivors in Tibet have been moved to a nearby town under strict control and limited communication.
- Chinese social media mostly reflects official statements, with some questioning why updates only come from Nepal.
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