A major landslide in Gyirong, Tibet, has killed at least three people and left 265 others missing, Chinese authorities reported on Wednesday. The disaster, which occurred in the Himalayas near the Nepalese border, triggered downstream flooding that killed at least 95 people in Nepal, according to local police.
Chinese state media and emergency services have not yet provided a full assessment of the affected area, but rescue teams are mobilizing to search for survivors. The landslide struck a mountainous region, blocking waterways and sending debris into valleys below. Heavy rains in the preceding days were cited as a contributing factor by local officials.
On the Nepalese side, authorities in the Rasuwa district reported that at least 95 fatalities had been confirmed, with hundreds of tourists still unaccounted for. Rescue operations there are being hampered by continued flooding and unstable terrain. The disaster has disrupted travel and tourism in the region, a corridor that links China and Nepal through high-altitude passes.
The landslide occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, according to reports from Chinese and international outlets including CCTV and Reuters. Both countries are coordinating cross-border support, though access to the most affected zones remains limited due to ongoing landslide risks and infrastructure damage.
No further details on the economic or logistical impact of the disaster have been released. Authorities have urged caution as aftershocks and additional landslides remain possible in the coming days.
