Tibet holds memorial services for mudslide victims
China says 16 people died and 546 remain missing after floods hit Nepal and Tibet last week.
Mourners gathered on Tuesday to remember those who perished in a devastating mudslide in Tibet, Chinese state media reported. The disaster claimed 16 lives in Tibet, with 546 others missing after floods ravaged parts of Nepal, resulting in a total death toll exceeding 1,000. In the hardest-hit Tibetan county of Gyirong, memorial services were held at rescue sites, officials said.
Soldiers, doctors, and rescue workers stood in silence, observed a moment of silence, and worked alongside excavators near a swollen, muddy river. The Chinese government deployed emergency personnel to reopen a major highway, enabling the delivery of essential supplies and personnel to the affected area. Despite the disruption of power and damage to the highway, rescue efforts continued around the clock.
Experts warn that the Gyirong area may face significant rainfall in the coming days. China is set to send a second batch of relief resources, including drones, DNA testing equipment, and water purification supplies, to Nepal on Tuesday. The foreign ministry spokesman emphasized China's commitment to standing alongside Nepal during this challenging time, showing neighborly friendship through tangible actions.
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