{
  "id": 3496550,
  "title": "Landslide on China-Nepal border engulfs checkpoint, causing ‘major casualties’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/landslide-on-china-nepal-border-engulfs-checkpoint-causing-major",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:30:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3365346/landslide-china-nepal-border-engulfs-checkpoint-causing-major-casualties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A massive landslide at the China-Nepal border devastated a crucial border checkpoint, leaving numerous casualties and numerous people missing, according to Chinese state media. The landslide occurred in Nepal on Wednesday morning and also impacted Tibet's Gyirong county, which falls under Shigatse city's jurisdiction. Footage showed the landslide engulfing the checkpoint within seconds, with people fleeing as mud and debris obscured the camera. The exact number of fatalities and injured individuals has not been confirmed by the SCMP. In Nepal, 384 tourists and travelers are reported missing, including 93 Nepalese and 291 foreigners from countries such as India, Australia, the US, the UK, and the Netherlands. The missing individuals' nationalities are still being confirmed. Gyirong Port, the main foreign trade port for Tibet, handles the majority of China's trade with Nepal. China has ordered local authorities to \"spare no effort\" in rescuing missing persons, evacuating residents, treating the injured, and minimizing casualties. The road leading to the Gyirong checkpoint has been closed for seven days. The People’s Armed Police, a paramilitary law enforcement agency, has arrived at the scene to conduct emergency rescue and disaster relief operations. The Chinese embassy in Nepal has activated its emergency response mechanism and is monitoring Chinese nationals and enterprises in the disaster zone. China and Nepal, China's second-largest trading partner, have a bilateral trade relationship worth around 16.9 per cent of Nepal's total trade. The landlocked nation views China as a vital strategic counterweight to India.",
  "summary": "Rescue operations are under way after a landslide at the China-Nepal border engulfed a key border checkpoint, resulting in “major casualties”, according to Chinese state media. The landslide began in Nepal at around 9am on Wednesday and also struck Tibet’s Gyirong county, which is under the administration of Shigatse city, according to Xinhua. Footage circulating online showed the landslide…",
  "key_points": [
    "Massive landslide at China-Nepal border devastates checkpoint, causing major casualties.",
    "384 tourists and travelers reported missing in Nepal, including 93 Nepalese and 291 foreigners.",
    "China mobilizes People's Armed Police for emergency rescue and disaster relief operations."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Landslide on China-Nepal border engulfs checkpoint, causing ‘major casualties’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/landslide-on-china-nepal-border-engulfs-checkpoint-causing-major-3499096",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:30:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}