Tibet holds memorial services for mudslide victims
China says 16 people died and 546 remain missing after floods hit Nepal and Tibet last week.
On Tuesday, Tibetan officials and residents gathered at the Gyirong Port police station in Gyirong County to pay their respects to those who perished in a recent mudslide. Chinese state media reported that emergency services, officials, and locals convened in a somber tribute to the victims. The disaster, triggered by floods that swept through Nepal and Tibet, resulted in at least 16 confirmed deaths in China, with 546 people still unaccounted for.
The fatality toll across Nepal alone has reached over 987, pushing the overall death count above 1,000. In Gyirong, the worst-affected county in Tibet, memorial services were held at disaster sites, with participants standing in solemn silence. Images from state broadcaster CCTV depicted soldiers, doctors, and rescue workers paying their respects, their heads bowed.
The remote, autonomous region of Tibet, often out of reach for foreign journalists, has seen the Chinese government mobilizing emergency personnel around the clock to restore a crucial highway and bring relief to the affected area. The mudslide has caused significant damage, including power outages and road blockages, impeding rescue efforts.
Experts have advised that the Gyirong region could face heavy rainfall in the coming days, heightening the danger. China plans to dispatch a second shipment of aid to Nepal on Tuesday, comprising drones, DNA testing equipment, water purification systems, and illumination gear, among other urgently needed supplies. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun pledged China's continued support and solidarity with Nepal, emphasizing the nation's commitment to aiding its neighbor through tangible actions during these challenging times.
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