- Leaders in Nepal and China discussed the foundation and future of their bilateral relationship on July 4th.
- Border infrastructure failures and natural disasters are reported in Nepal involving China.
- A mudslide originating in Nepal has impacted the border region of Tibet, prompting Xi Jinping to order all-out rescue operations and leading to WHO aid deployment.
- A landslide disrupted major border port operations in Shigatse, Nepal.
A glacier collapse has occurred on the border near Shigatse, affecting the Gyirong Port checkpoint in Tibet.
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Updated Sep 3
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What happened
A glacier collapse has occurred on the border near Shigatse, affecting the Gyirong Port checkpoint in Tibet.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Suspension of permits at the border county area of Gyirong due to the aftermath of floods and related disasters.Sub-event
Glacier collapse impacts border operations in Shigatse.1 source
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The entities involved
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Shigatse
prefecture-level city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China
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Tibet
plateau region in west China
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Nepal
country in South Asia
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Related events
- Gyirong immigration port connects Tibet and Nepal, while the border region is simultaneously affected by flash floods and landslides.
- Mudslide triggered by glacier collapse in Nepal hit border port in southwest China.
- Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered a mudslide on September 7, 2026.
- Glacial melt and seismic activity were detected near the border region of Tibet and Nepal.
- A lake has formed near the Gyirong Port area in Tibet.