On August 26, a mudslide disaster occurred at the Jilong Port in Jilong County, Shigatse City, Tibet, causing significant casualties and missing persons according to official reports. The incident quickly drew attention, but as of the latest update, the authorities have not yet disclosed the specific numbers of deaths and missing individuals.
According to a report from CCTV News Client, around 10:30 am on August 26, a mudslide disaster on the Nepalese side led to major casualties and missing persons at the Jilong Port in Jilong County, Shigatse City, Tibet. The road towards the Jilong Port was cut off due to the disaster. Aerial observations using drones revealed that some buildings at the Jilong Port were buried. The road, communication, and power supply to the Jilong Port from the Chinese side were disrupted.
Previously, the Jilong County Emergency Management Bureau had indicated that there could be missing persons as a result of the disaster.
Following the disaster, Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang both issued instructions. Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of the State Council was tasked with leading relevant department officials to the scene.
(Translation from Chinese news article)