27th August 2026 – (Xizang) A disaster unfolded on the morning of 26th August, when a severe mudslide struck near Gyirong County at the border port in Xizang’s Rikaze city, following landslide activity across the boundary in Nepal. The latest official figures confirm that three individuals have lost their lives, while 558 people remain missing as search and rescue operations are intensified in the affected region.
The incident has triggered a major emergency response, with authorities deploying significant resources to the area. According to information published today, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theatre Command rapidly mobilised a Y-20 military transport aircraft, carrying a relief coordination team to Xizang to oversee joint rescue efforts in Gyirong County. Rescue teams are working under challenging conditions as they battle through mud and debris to search for survivors.
This catastrophe has caused extensive human loss and disruption, underlining the risks posed by natural disasters in the region’s mountainous landscapes. As the situation continues to unfold, the focus remains squarely on locating the missing and delivering urgent aid to those impacted.