A Chinese tunnel-rescue expert (right) works with Nepalese personnel on a search-and-rescue operation in Nepal's disaster-hit area.
On the morning of August 26, the Gyirong Port in Gyirong county, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, was hit by a severe mudslide that occurred on the Nepalese side of the border.
In the aftermath, Chinese authorities in meteorology, water resources, and natural resources swiftly coordinated with their Nepalese counterparts. They shared real-time monitoring data and provided meteorological and hydrological products and services to support joint efforts to respond to the disaster.
Located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Gyirong Port is characterised by high elevation, complex terrain, and highly variable weather conditions.
"From late August to early September this year, cold air has been particularly active across the plateau, especially along the border areas. This has led to frequent precipitation and posed severe challenges to rescue efforts," explained Ma Xuekuan, chief forecaster at the National Meteorological Center.
