China's President Xi Orders Rescue After Deadly Nepal Mudslide - August 2026

China's President Xi has ordered a rescue mission after a devastating mudslide originating in Nepal surged across the border into China's Gyirong border port, resulting in at least three confirmed fatalities and leaving over 200 people missing. CCTV footage captured the dramatic moments people fled Gyirong Port just before the deadly flash flood surged through the China-Nepal border crossing in Xizang. Devastating flash floods have swept through northern Nepal, resulting in 72 killed and 384 travellers missing, with the disaster striking on Wednesday and impacting communities and infrastructure near the border with China.

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CCTV captures people fleeing Gyirong Port moments before deadly flash flood strikes

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Aerial footage reveals Nepal flood devastation as 72 killed, 384 travellers missing

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