At the Gyirong mudslide search site, a rabbit plushie caked in mud, still holding a bright red heart, was found among the debris. A firefighter gently placed it on a high rock before turning back to continue the search.

China-Nepal Border Mudslide, the Golden 72 Hours, Two Different Rescue Progresses in the Same Disaster Calculated from 10:30 on August 26 to 10:30 on August 29, exactly 72 hours. 🇨🇳 Chinese Side: Rescue forces did not enter the core area until the 3rd day, and the officially reported number of people rescued at the border crossing remains 2. 🇳🇵 Nepalese Side: Helicopter airlifts began on the day the disaster struck, rescue numbers continue to rise, and within 72 hours, 2,301 people have been reported rescued, with over 600 bodies found. Xinhua News Agency also released a direct report titled "The 72 Hours After the Disaster." The question arises: The same 72 hours, one side has "rescue forces finally entering the core area," while the other has been continuously conducting airlifts, searches, and recoveries. Of course, the disaster situations, terrain, and number of missing persons on both sides are not entirely the same, so we cannot simply use the two numbers to rank efficiency directly. The size of the rescue force and the sophistication of the equipment ultimately come down to the simplest metric: People—how many have been saved? The 72 hours are not just a timeline for news reporting. For those trapped in the rubble, it may be the dividing line between life and death. Source: @thecitylion (This account has great information and good curated content)

Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolences to Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel over a mudslide disaster that hit Nepal recently. In his message, Xi noted that a severe mudslide disaster occurred recently at the Gyirong-Rasuwa border crossing between China and Nepal, causing heavy casualties, leaving people missing and resulting in property losses. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, the injured and people in the disaster-stricken areas. Xi noted that China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing persons, relocate and resettle affected people, provide prompt medical treatment to the injured, minimize casualties and prevent secondary disasters. China and Nepal, Xi said, are connected by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny, adding that China is ready to actively assist Nepal in its rescue efforts and provide support and assistance to the best of its capability. Xi also expressed his belief that both peoples will be able to work together to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes as soon as possible. On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a message of condolences to Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Xizang Gyirong Mudslide: Mass Rescue Under Way at China‑Nepal Border Port A massive mudslide struck Gyirong Port in Shigatse, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on August 26. Round‑the‑clock rescue operations are under way. Officers of the Shigatse Border Management Detachment rushed relief supplies through the dark and set up tents for displaced residents. Police from the Gyirong Border Police Station joined local units in sheltering affected people, and pored over topographic maps with government staff to guide search‑and‑rescue efforts for the missing. Source:Xizang General-Station of Immigration Inspection