Recent flash floods occurring along the border between Nepal and Tibet have resulted in fatalities and significant infrastructure damage. While international observers and local residents captured footage of the destruction, these videos have become increasingly difficult to access within China due to state-led internet censorship.

Chinese authorities frequently monitor and remove content deemed sensitive or potentially damaging to the government's image, especially during times of crisis. The removal of these videos prevents the public from viewing the scale of the disaster, which critics argue hinders transparency and public awareness. While the BBC reports that the footage has been scrubbed from the Chinese internet, there has been no official statement from Beijing regarding the specific reasons for the removal or the current status of the affected border regions. The lack of accessible information has left many to rely on international news outlets to understand the severity of the flooding, as domestic platforms remain silent on the incident.