China tells India to prepare for dam burst

China today asked India to make preparations for "disaster prevention" amid widespread concern over the the artificial dam in Tibet bursting and triggering flash floods in Himachal Pradesh.

"We have conveyed information collected to the Indian side in time and have reminded them to make preparations for disaster prevention," said Chinese embassy spokesperson Yang Shuying.

"We will continue to brief the Indian side on the latest development in a timely manner," she aded.

She said Pareechu River in the Tibet autonomous region of China has been blocked by a landslide since July.

Attaching great importance to the issue, the departments concernd on the Chinese side have been working day and night, monitoring closely the development of the situation and studying measures to cope with it, she said.

Asked about the reason for delay in Beijing's clearance for a four-member Indian technical team to inspect the landslide area and the artificial dam and lake, Yang said, "It is a very difficult situation because of bad weather, landslide and mudrock flows from that place".

She said, "It is impossible for any person to enter that area" and added that safety was of paramount importance.

Taking full note of the concern of the indian side, Beijing has carefully studied their suggestions and requirements and conveyed to new delhi the relevant information, she said.

"The blockage of the river is located in the ali prefecture of china's tibet that features high altitude, remoteness, difficult terrain and poor transportation and communication, she said.