Devastating Mudslides in Tibet and Nepal Cause Significant Casualties
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Xi Jinping, Ram Chandra Paudel, Rescue Teams
Gyirong, Tibet / Nepal
August 28, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 38/28/2026, 8:50:44 PM
Mudslides in Tibet's Gyirong county left 5 dead and 558 missing. Nepal reported 579 dead and 1,924 missing. China is providing emergency assistance and rescue cooperation to Nepal.
- Earlier version 28/28/2026, 7:30:45 PM
- Earlier version 18/28/2026, 7:00:50 PM
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