Mudslide on China–Nepal Border Leaves Casualties and People Missing
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A mudslide that occurred on the Nepali side of the border on the morning of August 26 caused major disruption around the Gyirong border port in Gyirong County, Xigaze City, in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. Casualties and missing people have been reported, but authorities have not yet released an exact figure.
According to Chinese authorities, the disaster occurred at around 10:30 a.m. The mudslide reached the area of the Gyirong border port, disrupting roads, communications and power supplies on the Chinese side. Drone observations showed that some buildings in the port area had been buried.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered all-out efforts to search for and rescue missing people, evacuate residents at risk and provide timely medical treatment to those injured. He also called for stronger monitoring and early-warning systems, scientific rescue operations and measures to prevent secondary disasters.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang instructed authorities to quickly verify the number of people affected and missing, organize comprehensive rescue operations and evacuate residents from danger zones. He also called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen communication and coordination with relevant countries in handling the emergency.
Specialized rescue forces have been deployed to the affected area. As of 5 p.m. on August 26, more than 140 armed police personnel equipped with professional rescue gear had been sent toward the site, while another force of more than 130 personnel and engineering equipment had been placed on standby for deployment.
For safety reasons, authorities temporarily closed the road from Gyirong town toward the border port in both directions. Emergency rescue and support vehicles are exempt from the restriction.
The exact number of casualties and missing people remains subject to clarification as rescue operations continue.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered all-out efforts to search for and rescue missing people, evacuate residents at risk and provide timely medical treatment to those injured. He also called for stronger monitoring and early-warning systems, scientific rescue operations and measures to prevent secondary disasters.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang instructed authorities to quickly verify the number of people affected and missing, organize comprehensive rescue operations and evacuate residents from danger zones. He also called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen communication and coordination with relevant countries in handling the emergency.
Specialized rescue forces have been deployed to the affected area. As of 5 p.m. on August 26, more than 140 armed police personnel equipped with professional rescue gear had been sent toward the site, while another force of more than 130 personnel and engineering equipment had been placed on standby for deployment.
For safety reasons, authorities temporarily closed the road from Gyirong town toward the border port in both directions. Emergency rescue and support vehicles are exempt from the restriction.
The exact number of casualties and missing people remains subject to clarification as rescue operations continue.
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