Chinese rescuers clear roads to mudslide‑hit Gyirong border port

Rescuers rushed to clear the access routes to Gyirong, a border port in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, after a mudslide struck the area on Tuesday. The slide deposited large amounts of debris on the highway that connects the port with the interior of Tibet, temporarily halting traffic and prompting an emergency response from local authorities and disaster‑relief teams.

The Gyirong crossing, a key conduit for trade and travel between China and neighboring Nepal, has been partially isolated while crews work to remove the obstruction and assess any damage to infrastructure. Officials said that clearing operations are proceeding around the clock, with the goal of restoring normal flow as quickly as possible to minimize disruption to regional commerce and the movement of supplies. No casualties have been reported, and the situation remains under close monitoring as rescue teams continue their efforts.