Key facts
- A mudslide hit Gyirong county in Tibet on Wednesday.
- The incident occurred near the Gyirong Port, a key border crossing with Nepal.
- Major casualties and missing persons were reported.
- Access roads, telecommunications, and power supply were cut off on the Chinese side.
- Emergency response teams have been mobilized.
A significant mudslide struck Gyirong county in Tibet on Wednesday, resulting in major casualties and missing persons, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The disaster occurred around 10:30 AM local time near the Gyirong Port, a crucial land crossing between China and Nepal.
