Catastrophic flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border have resulted in widespread destruction, claiming over 362 lives and leaving more than 1,300 people missing. Aerial footage captured by Chinese rescuers of the Gyirong Port area reveals a landscape completely transformed from a bustling, infrastructure-rich valley into a barren, debris-covered expanse where multi-storey buildings and roads have been buried or washed away.
The tragedy has severely impacted multiple nations. Nepal has reported at least 826 missing individuals, with dozens of bridges destroyed and nearly 40 kilometers of roads severely damaged, severely hampering rescue operations. In Tibet, authorities confirmed at least three deaths and 558 missing after a massive mudslide struck near the Gyirong Port crossing, leaving behind mud over 1.5 meters deep. Meanwhile, the Indian government stated that 285 of its nationals—including workers involved in a power project—are among the missing.
Despite challenging weather conditions and the threat of secondary landslides, rescue efforts are actively underway. The Nepalese army has successfully airlifted over 100 survivors, including trapped workers from the Trishuli hydropower project, while the injured continue to be transported to Kathmandu for critical medical care.
