Gyirong, September 6 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic landslide in Gyirong, Tibet, has resulted in the deaths of 43 individuals, with 519 more reported missing, according to updates from the emergency rescue command center. The disaster struck on August 26, and as of September 5 at 6 PM, over 2,500 personnel were engaged in rescue operations.
More than 500 rescue vehicles and over 9,000 pieces of equipment were deployed, alongside over 1,000 drone flights. During the ongoing efforts, two individuals were rescued, and 993 items were recovered. Additionally, 791 citizens received assistance, while 640 families of the deceased and missing were provided support.
Among those unaccounted for, 261 are foreign nationals from 23 different countries. The Chinese government has communicated this information to the respective embassies. A 24-hour hotline has been established for the families of the missing foreigners, receiving a total of 509 calls.
The Chinese government regularly shares disaster prevention information with Nepal through a bilateral memorandum. In response to Nepal’s requests, China has sent experts in tunnel rescue and DNA analysis, along with emergency supplies.
From September 5 to 6, the Information Office of the State Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitated interviews for international media in the affected area. Reporters from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, India, and Pakistan attended a press conference organized by the Gyirong emergency rescue command center.
During the conference, the region’s Deputy Vice President, Run Wei, outlined the ongoing rescue and relief efforts, which focus on locating missing persons, managing post-disaster tasks, preventing future disasters, and addressing international concerns. He confirmed that the search for the missing will continue, and regular updates will be provided to the embassies of the relevant countries and the families of those unaccounted for.
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