Seven dead, 554 missing after mudslide hits China-Nepal border
LHASA, Aug 29 — Seven people were killed and 554 others remained missing after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port alon...
On August 29, a devastating mudslide claimed seven lives and left 554 people missing along the border between China and Nepal in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The incident occurred at Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, according to the region's emergency management department, as reported by Xinhua. Rescuers managed to rescue two local villagers at 1 am on Saturday.
A total of 2,141 rescue workers and 86 specialists from various relevant fields have been deployed to the disaster area. Equipped with specialized machinery, they have intensified inspections for geological hazards on surrounding slopes, roads, and other crucial zones. A five-person monitoring post has been established to continuously observe the barrier lake and prevent potential secondary disasters.
Furthermore, 1.02 kilometers of road have been cleared and reestablished for traffic. The mudslide, which originated on the Nepalese side, struck the Gyirong Port in Gyirong County of Xizang on Wednesday morning.
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