Road-clearing operations underway on national highway G216 in Gyirong County, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, in the early hours of September 2, 2026. Photo: CCTV News

Road-clearing operations along national highway G216 in Gyirong County, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, have advanced to the core area of the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port as of early Wednesday, allowing rescuers to enter the area by land to carry out search and rescue operations, China Central Television (CCTV) News reported.

According to the report, road-clearing work is still underway. Once the entire affected section of national highway G216 is reopened, large vehicles and heavy machinery will be able to enter the core area, facilitating more intensive rescue operations.

After days of continuous emergency efforts, parts of the road surface of G216 had re-emerged by Tuesday, with yellow road markings becoming visible in some sections. 

A mudslide on the Nepalese side of the border on the morning of August 26 affected Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, causing serious casualties and leaving many missing. 

Global Times