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Mourning ceremonies held for mudslide victims
September 1, 2026
Mourning ceremonies for the victims of the recent mudslide were held in Gyirong county, Xizang autonomous region, on Tuesday morning of Sept 1.
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Soldiers operate heavy machinery to clear debris
September 1, 2026
Li Jinchong, a soldier from a unit of the second mobile corps of the People's Armed Police Force, operates an excavator to repair damaged roads in Gyirong county, Xizang autonomous region, on Aug 30.
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Psychological support aiding Gyirong victims
September 1, 2026
Doctors providing psychological support and traditional Tibetan therapies at a temporary shelter in Gyirong town are helping evacuees cope with fear and sleep problems following the severe mudslide that hit Gyirong Port on Aug 26.
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For villagers, life continues in temporary shelter
September 1, 2026
Despite the disruption caused by the mudslide, authorities have tried to maintain a sense of normalcy for local villagers, allowing the rituals and rhythms of daily life to continue.
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Rescuers brave harsh terrain at Gyirong Port
September 1, 2026
Rescuers carrying handheld tools conducted surface searches in the core disaster area of the Gyirong Port mudslide on Aug 31.
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Rescue crews advance road-clearing operations near Gyirong Port amidst challenging conditions
September 1, 2026
By 4 pm on Aug 31, emergency rescue crews had advanced road-clearing operations to within 1.1 kilometers of Gyirong Port in Shigatse, Xizang Autonomous Region.
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Mudslide-displaced teens head to middle school
September 1, 2026
On Aug 31, at a temporary accommodation for people affected by a mudslide in Gyirong county, Xizang autonomous region, five seventh-grade students are set to board a bus bound for their middle school about 70 kilometers away, to begin the new school year.
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Wing Loong drones provide vital links in mudslide-hit area
August 31, 2026
Three Wing Loong drones have provided more than 3,900 emergency calls in the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port area in Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region.