Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On August 26, a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal triggered a fast-moving chain mudslide that devastated Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Emergency teams are conducting an all-out effort to reach the impact zone and locate survivors.
Here are the key updates:
The barrier lake above Gyirong Port, formed by a fast-moving chain mudslide, has fully drained and the risk is under control, local authorities said on Tuesday.
16 confirmed dead, 546 missing: Regional updates report 16 fatalities and 546 missing persons, including 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries.
Traced to glacier collapse: Experts confirmed the mudslide was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche from a high-mountain glacier in Nepal.
Memorial held: A memorial service took place in Gyirong on Tuesday to honor the victims.
Stay tuned to CGTN for the latest ground updates and dynamic coverage.
On August 26, a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal triggered a fast-moving chain mudslide that devastated Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Emergency teams are conducting an all-out effort to reach the impact zone and locate survivors.
Here are the key updates:
The barrier lake above Gyirong Port, formed by a fast-moving chain mudslide, has fully drained and the risk is under control, local authorities said on Tuesday.
16 confirmed dead, 546 missing: Regional updates report 16 fatalities and 546 missing persons, including 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries.
Traced to glacier collapse: Experts confirmed the mudslide was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche from a high-mountain glacier in Nepal.
Memorial held: A memorial service took place in Gyirong on Tuesday to honor the victims.
Stay tuned to CGTN for the latest ground updates and dynamic coverage.
