Chinese Premier Inspects Flood-Hit Tibet Border Area
Summary
Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspected the flood- and landslide-hit China-Nepal border area in Tibet’s Gyirong Town, where rescuers and displaced residents are dealing with severe damage. Emergency teams reached the main disaster zone after road blockages and bad weather delayed their response.
Key Points
- Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang visited the hardest-hit China-Nepal border area in Tibet’s Gyirong Town on Thursday.
- He met rescuers and local residents displaced by the floods and landslides.
- The Gyirong border port was among the most affected areas.
- Road blockages and bad weather delayed emergency teams, which reached the area about 22 hours after the disaster.
