Mudslide Devastates China-Nepal Border, 18 Missing

8th July 2025 at 2:18 PM

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Mudslide Devastates China-Nepal Border, 18 Missing

A catastrophic mudslide struck the Gyirong Port area along the China-Nepal border early Tuesday morning, leaving 17 people missing, according to Xinhua News Agency. The disaster, which occurred around 5 a.m., affected Gyirong township in Xigaze city, located in Southwest China’s Xizang autonomous region.

Local authorities reported that 11 individuals were unaccounted for on the Chinese side of the border, while six Chinese construction workers were missing on the Nepali side. The mudslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, caused significant disruption in the region, which serves as a critical trade and transit point between the two nations.

#Nepal | Nine people stranded in Rasuwa district were rescued safely after Lhende stream flooded near the Nepal-#China border.

Out of 37 people, 22 are now safe in a shelter. Efforts are underway to trace the remaining 15 people.@PBSC_Kathmandu pic.twitter.com/jKjr6Up4gv
— DD India (@DDIndialive) July 8, 2025

Rescue operations are underway, with emergency teams deployed to locate the missing individuals. The incident highlights the vulnerability of border regions to natural disasters, particularly during the monsoon season. Xinhua News Agency provided details of the event, emphasizing the urgency of the ongoing search efforts.

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