Mudslide from Nepal kills several at Gyirong Port trade hub
A mudslide from Nepal killed several people and left others missing at Gyirong Port in Tibet on Wednesday, China’s state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Source: The Star Malaysia · August 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM · AI-assisted report
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GYIRONG PORT, TIBET, NEPAL, MALAYSIA, 26 AUGUST 2026 —
A mudslide from Nepal killed several people and left others missing at Gyirong Port in Tibet on Wednesday, China’s state broadcaster CCTV reported.
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State media said the disaster at the Himalayan border trade hub caused “major casualties” with no official death toll released. CCTV footage showed rushing water carrying debris and a flooded road, though the broadcaster could not immediately verify the images. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered “all-out” rescue efforts to find missing people and treat the injured, according to CCTV.
This is the second such incident at the port this year. In July, a mudslide near Gyirong left 17 people missing, Xinhua reported.
The economic impact on the port’s trade flows has not yet been quantified. No statement has been issued by the port authority or local government on disruptions to freight or customs operations.
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