Barrier lake above mudslide-hit Gyirong Port drained

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First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 1:47 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 6, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A barrier lake above the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port has been drained, according to Xinhua. The action concerns a site affected by a significant landslide hazard.

SO WHAT?

Draining the lake may reduce the risk of a secondary flood or further damage around a strategically important border port.

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en.people.cnen

Hazard from barrier lake largely eliminated in Gyirong of SW China's Xizang

Sep 6, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC

en.people.cnen

Hazard from barrier lake largely eliminated in Gyirong of SW China's Xizang

Sep 6, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC

english.news.cnen

Barrier lake above core area of mudslide-hit Gyirong Port drained-Xinhua

Sep 5, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC