China is rapidly mobilizing a large number of personnel and resources to assist victims after severe floodwaters and mudslides swept from Nepal into the Jilong border area in the Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China.
According to Xinhua News Agency, as of 08:00 local time on 27 August, rescue teams from various regions in China—including Beijing, Chengdu, and Chongqing—have been continuously dispatched to the area, while the Tibet Autonomous Region authorities, known as Xizang, have declared the highest-level natural disaster response and relief measures.
The Xizang emergency management unit has deployed 792 personnel and 152 vehicles, while the fire and rescue units have sent an additional 431 personnel and 72 vehicles, including search dogs, vital sign detectors, and speedboats, to urgently search for and assist those potentially trapped under mud and debris.
Furthermore, the Chinese government has delivered a large amount of rescue equipment and relief supplies to the disaster zone, although access routes to Jilong have been cut off and power and communication systems damaged. Supplies already delivered include 8,000 cotton coats, 2,000 tents, 3,000 blankets, and 5,000 moisture-proof mats.
Meanwhile, the first team of electrical repair workers has arrived at the disaster area to accelerate restoration of the affected public utilities and communication networks.
The central Chinese government is expediting budget support for rescue and recovery operations, with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management allocating 120 million yuan (approximately 585 million baht) for emergency rescue and relief efforts in Xizang.
Additionally, the National Development and Reform Commission has allocated another 100 million yuan (about 488 million baht) to support emergency restoration and post-disaster reconstruction.
Together, these allocations bring the total central government funding to at least 220 million yuan (over 1 billion baht) to address the impacts of this disaster.
China Anneng, a state-owned engineering and rescue enterprise, has deployed its first team of 200 rescue workers equipped with specialized tools, including multipurpose drones, 3D laser scanners, and vital sign detectors, to support search and rescue operations.
Meanwhile, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources has raised the geological disaster response to level 2 out of 4 levels, dispatching teams to provide guidance for rescue efforts and monitor potential recurring disasters.
The situation remains critical as the local meteorological observatory forecasts continued rainfall in Jilong County until 30 August, maintaining the risk of flooding, landslides, and related disasters in low-lying areas. Residents in vulnerable zones have been advised to monitor conditions closely and follow official evacuation orders.
Source: Xinhua
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