Road access to mudslide-hit border port restored in SW China's Xizang
Summary
Road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been restored after days of repair work on the damaged G216 national highway. The disaster, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal, has left 16 dead and 546 missing, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations.
Key Points
- Road access to the core area of Gyirong Port was basically restored after round-the-clock repair work on the G216 national highway.
- Rescue teams, relief supplies and equipment have entered the core disaster area through the restored road.
- The mudslide was caused by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal and killed 16 people, with 546 still missing as of Saturday evening.
- Xizang activated its highest-level emergency response and mobilized regional rescue forces for search, road clearance and relief work.
