Mangra County / Photo: RFA
Many cases of destruction and death caused by heavy rain and flooding are being reported this month from different regions in Amdo [Ch: Qinghai], in eastern Tibet. At least 31 people have died, together with over 2,000 head of livestock have been killed so far according to the latest report by Radio Free Asia who say that heavy rain and hail have caused flooding, landslides and destruction with nomads particularly affected. Floods have caused extensive damage to the Labrang Monastery as well as homes, property and livelihoods, and left roads blocked.
Five Tibetans and more than 2,000 head of livestock were killed in the flooding in Mangra county of Tsolho (Hainan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture on August 21, among those who died, three are from the same family – a father and two daughters. A number of nomad tents and livestock corrals were destroyed in the two places affected in Mangra county.
Monks and other members of the community helping clear the roads / Photo: RFA
Heavy flooding and landslides were also reported in Serkhog county and Sangchu county in Amdo Labrang. Chinese official media has reported a death toll of 26 in Serkhong county, while Sangchu county suffered flooding for two consecutive days. Tibetans living in the region have witnessed damage to their homes, property, and livelihoods, as well as road blockages.
The Global Times, China’s State media, on August 18, reported the sudden flooding in Tibet’s Amdo region, saying that over 6,000 people are affected, as well as 1,500 houses. While this region is affected by the rain and storms, neighbouring Zatoe County has experienced two earthquakes this month.
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