Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Tibet mudslide
GYIRONG: Three Malaysians are among 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries unaccounted for following a mudslide at Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Aug 26, local authorities said Sunday.
A devastating mudslide originating from a collapsing glacier in Tibet has left 261 foreign nationals and at least 16 Chinese citizens missing across the border with Nepal. The disaster occurred on Wednesday, unleashing a torrent of ice, rock, mud, and debris down Himalayan rivers. Among the missing foreigners, the highest number is from Nepal, with 104 unaccounted for, followed by 49 Indian, 33 Latvian, 18 American, and 15 British citizens.
Chinese authorities confirmed the death toll in Gyirong County to be 16 as of Saturday evening, while 546 people are still missing. In Nepal, the disaster has claimed at least 675 lives, with 2,498 people missing and 7,514 rescued. The risk of further flooding remains, as authorities move residents and rescue workers to higher ground.
The disaster is attributed to glacier instability caused by long-term effects of global warming, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with China mobilizing over 2,100 emergency workers and allocating $32.7 million in aid. Both China and Nepal are collaborating to identify the missing, enhance disaster prevention, and address the impact of climate change.
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