On August 26, a glacier collapse in Nepal triggered a catastrophic mudslide that destroyed the Gyirong Port, a key border crossing between China and Nepal. The disaster occurred while many workers were off-duty, including Gui Xinwei, the deputy chief of the Gyirong Border Inspection Station, who returned to find his workplace erased by the debris.

Seven days after the event, recovery efforts remain the primary focus. Gui, speaking to state broadcaster CCTV, described the emotional toll of the disaster, noting that he continues to work through the ruins to avoid dwelling on the loss of his colleagues. The mudslide has caused significant damage to the infrastructure of the port, effectively halting operations at this critical trade and transit point. While the immediate response involves clearing the site and searching for those missing, the long-term impact on the border crossing remains to be seen. Authorities are currently managing the site as a disaster zone, with officials emphasizing the human cost of the event alongside the logistical challenges of rebuilding the destroyed facility.