Flash flood in Gyirong, Tibet following ice and mud collapse
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Chinese Military
Gyirong, Tibet, China
August 27, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/28/2026, 8:10:43 AM
A wall of ice, mud, and rock collapsed into a mountain river in Gyirong, Tibet. The collapse triggered a catastrophic flash flood. China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel for search and rescue operations.
- Earlier version 18/28/2026, 5:50:47 AM
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