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IRDR Data Brief - Satellite Data for Flash Flood/Debris Flow in China and Nepal on 26 August 2026
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· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two Chinese scientific data centers have made resources available to aid in emergency response and damage assessment.
A catastrophic event triggered by an avalanche has caused widespread damage. Satellite and scientific data are being used to support response efforts. Two Chinese scientific data centers have made resources available to aid in emergency response and damage assessment.
These centers have activated emergency protocols to provide necessary data. The data is intended to support relief operations and assess the damage caused by the event. Further information on the available data resources can be found through the IRDR Data Brief, which summarizes the satellite and scientific data made available by the centers.
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Category: disaster Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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