Updated: 2026-08-28 By Palden Nyima and He Xiating (chinadaily.com.cn)
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A mudslide, which occurred on the Nepalese side on Aug 26, struck a border port in Xizang and inflicted heavy casualties. As of the evening of Aug 27, a total of 499 residents — including 180 from Goba village, 40 from Sichung village, 107 from Lapher village, 55 from Lorjang village, and 88 from Trongse village — as well as 29 excavation crew members, have been safely relocated.