Gyirong Port on China-Nepal Border Destroyed by Flooding
Gyirong Port on the Tibet-Nepal border has been completely wiped out as a result of deadly floods and landslides, with hundreds of people reported missing.
Gyirong Port, the main trade and tourism crossing point between China's Tibet region and Nepal, has completely disappeared in the wake of a deadly flood and landslide disaster.
Scale of the Disaster and State of the Port
Nothing remains of Gyirong Port, which was a bustling hub for trade and tourists less than two weeks ago.
Missing Persons and Reactions from Families
Hundreds of people continue to be searched for as missing in the disaster zone.
Families of the missing individuals express their discomfort with the insufficiency of information provided by authorities regarding the death and missing tolls.
Official Statements and Rescue Efforts
Chinese authorities responded to the criticisms by defending that information sharing was carried out transparently and in a timely manner.
Search and rescue teams are continuing their operations in the area affected by the landslide in Gyirong county, Tibet.