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Search ops expand as key route to core disaster area reopened
September 3, 2026
The death toll from the mudslide at a China-Nepal border port rose to 21 on Wednesday, authorities said, while 541 people remained missing as rescuers expanded deep searches in the disaster's core area after restoring a key land route.
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Responders turn cooks to support relief efforts
September 3, 2026
In mudslide-stricken Gyirong county, Ma Hua, an emergency responder from Lhasa, took on a very different role: cooking three meals a day for medical staff, truck drivers and other rescue workers.
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China, Nepal deepen weather, hydrological cooperation after mudslide
September 3, 2026
Chinese meteorological and water authorities have stepped up cooperation with Nepal following the deadly mudslide that struck the China-Nepal border.
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Rescuers maintain round-the-clock searches after mudslide in Xizang
September 3, 2026
Rescue teams at Gyirong Port in the Xizang autonomous region will maintain round-the-clock searches in the core disaster area while adjusting deployments as risks evolve and strengthening monitoring of secondary disasters, evacuation planning and logistical support.
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Intensive search and recovery efforts underway in Gyirong Port mudslide zone
September 3, 2026
Rescue teams are intensifying deep searches in the core disaster area around Gyirong Port in Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, where mudslide deposits reach up to 16 meters in some places.
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Comprehensive psychological support initiated for mudslide victims and rescuers in Xizang
September 3, 2026
In the aftermath of the mudslide that struck Gyirong Port in Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, psychological support for the families of the deceased and missing, as well as local residents and rescue workers, has been prioritized.
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Authorities intensify monitoring for secondary hazards after mudslide in Xizang
September 3, 2026
Authorities in the Xizang autonomous region have intensified monitoring and early warning efforts against secondary disasters following the recent mudslide at Gyirong Port.
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Fire and rescue teams launch in-depth search operations in Gyirong
September 2, 2026
Road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region was nearly restored at 10:00 am on Sept 2 after days of around-the-clock repair work on the damaged G216 national highway.