Following a catastrophic mudslide on August 26 that impacted areas between China and Nepal, Chinese officials launched 24-hour support hotlines on August 30. These communication channels are equipped to assist callers in Mandarin, Tibetan, English, and Nepali. Data indicates that over 560 inquiries were processed from domestic locations by September 3. Official reports updated on September 5 confirm that the disaster at Gyirong Port resulted in 43 fatalities and left 519 individuals unaccounted for. Among the missing persons, 261 are identified as foreign nationals. The ongoing rescue and information efforts remain focused on providing support to the families affected by this natural disaster.
Source : CGTN
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