Gyirong Port Mudslide Disaster | Spokane News

A catastrophic mudslide triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal has devastated Gyirong Port, Tibet’s main border crossing with Nepal, killing over 1,300 people and leaving more than 5,000 missing. On the Chinese side alone, 43 are confirmed dead, including 261 foreigners from 23 countries, with 519 still unaccounted for. The once-bustling customs hub — including its five-story building — is now buried under mud and debris. Rescue teams use excavators and radar to recover bodies, collecting fingerprints and personal items like tattoos and belongings, nearly 1,000 so far. Families and diplomats voice frustration over China’s lack of transparency in victim identification. Gyirong was vital for trade and Hindu pilgrims to Mount Kailash, especially after an earthquake damaged another route. Now, officials grapple with rebuilding or redesigning infrastructure amid glacial risks. China insists the disaster began on the Nepalese side and calls for global cooperation on monitoring dangerous glacial lakes — while the search for the missing continues, underscoring nature’s fury and the urgent need for cross-border disaster readiness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ac2b8363c6c25bb