Key facts
- A mudslide in Tibet's Gyirong county killed at least three people.
- The disaster occurred at the Gyirong port, a major land border crossing between China and Nepal.
Tibet mudslide kills 3, leaves 558 missing at Nepal border
IN SHORT
A mudslide in Tibet's Gyirong county, triggered by a suspected avalanche in Nepal, has killed three people and left 558 missing, including 260 foreign nationals. Authorities are monitoring a dammed lake upstream for potential secondary risks.
Key Numbers
3confirmed deaths in Tibet
558people missing in Tibet
260foreign nationals missing
Who's Involved
China
dispatched rescue teams and is monitoring upstream risks
Nepal
suspected source of avalanche triggering mudslide
Gyirong county
location of mudslide in Tibet
Ministry of Water Resources
monitoring upstream lake for secondary risks
↳ Why This Matters
The mudslide has caused significant casualties and disrupted a vital border crossing between China and Nepal, with ongoing concerns about further geological risks from an upstream lake.