Tibet Earthquakes and Floods: Two Tremors in 5 Hours, Rising River Alert Issued
Tibet and Nepal lie on a major earthquake zone. This is where two big plates — the Indian and Eurasian — push against each other. This constant movement often causes earthquakes, making the region unsafe.
On the same day, heavy rain made rivers rise in Tibet. The Trishuli River flowing into Nepal overflowed in areas like North Gaya and Trishuli 3B Hub. Officials gave flood alerts. Earlier in July, flash floods in the same region killed seven people. The risk remains high due to rain, quakes, and melting ice.
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