Torrential rainfall triggers flash flood in Amdo’s Sangchu county

6 days ago

Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, July 14: Torrential rainfall reportedly triggered flash floods in Sangchu County in Tibet’s Amdo region on Sunday evening, causing widespread destruction in and around Labrang Monastery and several surrounding Tibetan communities, according to Dharamshala-based Tibet Radio.

The flooding, which reportedly began around 7:00 p.m. local time, affected several villages and townships, including Sangkhok, Gengya, Amchok, Bora, Gyitsang, Meshul, Tsoe, and Gyagarthang. More than 30 houses reportedly collapsed or sustained severe structural damage, while floodwaters swept away vehicles, household belongings, and other property.

Local sources said the torrential rain...

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