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Search near Gyirong Port goes deeper, more targeted
September 4, 2026
Fire and rescue teams are expanding detailed searches across the core disaster area around Gyirong Port in Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, after the main land route was reopened, allowing heavy machinery to support deeper excavation and searches.
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Watch it again: Rescue efforts after Nepal-China border mudslide
September 3, 2026
After days of continuous efforts, National Highway G216, the main route to the Gyirong Port, reopened on Sept 2. China Daily reporter Palden Nyima is on-site at G216, providing live updates on the latest developments.
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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.