Border Mudslide Missing Persons
261 Foreign Nationals Remain Unaccounted For Following Mudslide at China-Nepal Border
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The two 24-hour English-language hotlines for families of the missing are 0086-891-6817165 and 0086-18308026705.
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The update provides a detailed country-by-country tally beyond the main groups, listing 104 Nepali, 49 Indian, 33 Latvian, 18 American, and 15 British nationals, with additional counts for smaller contingents from Canada (6), Australia (6), South Africa (4), Germany (3), Russia (3), and others (Ireland 2, Estonia 2, France 2, the Netherlands 2, New Zealand 2, and single nationals from Kazakhstan, Finland, Lithuania, Portugal, Ukraine, Spain and Hungary).
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An Aug 30, 2026 update confirms 261 foreign nationals remain unaccounted for after the Gyirong Port mudslide that struck on Aug 26, as announced by the regional information office.
A mudslide at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border on August 26 left 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for, according to Chinese Regional Information Office. The missing include 104 Nepali citizens, 49 Indians, 33 Latvians, 18 Americans, and 15 British nationals, plus smaller groups from 18 other countries. Malaysia reported three nationals missing. Chinese authorities say extensive searches have found no foreign tourists stranded in Gyirong County, and embassies of affected nations have been notified.
China has opened two 24-hour English-language hotlines to help families: 0086-891-6817165 and 0086-18308026705. The regional government emphasized ongoing cooperation with affected nations. Cairns Post reported that six Australians are among those missing after the disaster struck the remote border crossing.
Breakdown of Missing Nationals by Country
Nepal accounts for the largest group with 104 unaccounted nationals. India follows with 49 missing citizens. Latvia has 33 nationals unaccounted for—the third-largest contingent. The United States reports 18 missing, while Britain accounts for 15. Chinese Regional Information Office confirmed these figures at a press conference.
Smaller nations also suffered losses. Canada reported 6 missing nationals, Australia 6, South Africa 4, Germany 3, and Russia 3. Ireland, Estonia, France, the Netherlands, and New Zealand each have 2 citizens unaccounted for. Single nationals from Kazakhstan, Finland, Lithuania, Portugal, Ukraine, Spain, and Hungary are also missing.
Rescue Operations Span Nepal and Tibet Terrain
Rescue teams are searching mud-soaked terrain across Nepal and Tibet following the devastating mudslide. Midwest Times reported that at least 691 people have died in related flash floods across the region. The search efforts involve cross-border coordination between Chinese and Nepali authorities to locate survivors amid the difficult mountain terrain.
Support Services and International Coordination
Chinese authorities established two dedicated hotlines staffed with English-speaking operators to assist families searching for missing loved ones: 0086-891-6817165 and 0086-18308026705. Both lines operate 24 hours daily. The regional information office confirmed that embassies from all 23 affected nations have been notified of the disaster and the missing persons list.
Officials stated that after extensive searches and verifications by foreign affairs, public security, culture and tourism, and emergency management authorities, no foreign tourists remain stranded in Gyirong County. The announcement emphasizes China's commitment to international cooperation in the ongoing recovery and search efforts.
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