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Gyirong Mudslide: 31 Dead, 531 Missing
5 Sep
Summary
- Thirty-one people confirmed dead, 531 still missing.
- Rescue access route to Gyirong Port has been opened.
- Technology aids monitoring for secondary disasters.
As of Friday evening, the death toll from a massive mudslide on August 26 in Gyirong county, Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, has risen to 31, with 531 individuals still missing. The disaster emergency and rescue command headquarters reported the recovery of 987 personal items.
Relief efforts have entered a new phase with the opening of the rescue access route to Gyirong Port. Coordinated rescue operations will be enhanced, prioritizing early warnings for secondary disasters at the port and along the G216 highway.
Rescue operations have been ongoing around the clock since the mudslide struck Gyirong Port, a key land link between China and Nepal. Experts and technicians from various departments, including meteorology and emergency management, have been deployed with specialized equipment for monitoring and surveys.
Technological tools such as slope radar and geophone monitoring systems are crucial for detecting anomalies in real-time, overcoming the challenges of manual inspections in the region's steep terrain. This technology helps ensure the safety of rescue personnel working downstream.
Authorities are also conducting geological hazard assessments, identifying numerous risk sites along the G216 highway and in affected villages. Temporary shelters are being prepared, and risk assessments are being completed to ensure the safety of affected communities.
