China Still Unable to Contact Area Most Affected by Tibet Flood

Chinese authorities are struggling to establish contact with Gyirong border port, the area hardest hit by a recent flood in southwest Tibet. Rescue teams are racing against time to clear roads that have been completely destroyed by the deluge, with drone footage revealing the extent of the damage.

A spokesperson for a border defense unit in the Tibet Military Region told state television CCTV that ongoing efforts are focused on clearing the routes to allow more rescue forces to reach the affected area. A second contingent of emergency teams is reportedly near the location.

Adding to the challenges, weak rainfall in the region has raised concerns among authorities about the possibility of new floods and landslides. The surrounding slopes are also at risk of collapse. China has not yet released official figures for the dead and missing, though state media previously reported "multiple victims and missing persons" on the Tibetan side.

The flood also impacted Nepal's Rasuwa district, causing at least 16 deaths and leaving hundreds unaccounted for. China's Ministry of Emergency Management has activated a national response and dispatched a working group, while the Army and Armed Police have mobilized hundreds of personnel and machinery.