Residents affected by the recent mudslide in Gyirong county, Xizang autonomous region, have begun returning to their villages to resume normal life and production, local authorities said.

So far, 444 residents evacuated from nearby villages in Gyirong town have safely returned home as of Monday after the threat from a barrier lake was largely eliminated, according to a report from Xinhua News Agency.

The evacuation was prompted by a fast-moving chain mudslide triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal on Aug 26. The mudslide created a barrier lake above the Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border, posing a serious threat to nearby villages.

For the safety of the surrounding villagers, local authorities relocated 499 residents from five villages in Gyirong town and Sale township to temporary shelters.

Among them is the family of Nyima Yangzom, a resident of Sichung in Sale town. Nyima Yangzom, who studies in Lhasa, confirmed via phone that her family had returned safely and were resuming their daily routines. "They are all safe and sound, and getting ready for the autumn harvest these days."

According to the latest reports from CCTV, Wang Chao, deputy director of the disaster relief department of the Ministry of Emergency Management, was quoted as saying that comprehensive inspections have confirmed the safety of residential structures in Sale township. The inspections, coordinated with the natural resources and housing construction departments, were conducted on a house-by-house basis to ensure the safety of the local population.

Wang assured the public that the risks of geological disasters had been deemed controllable, thus allowing residents to safely return to their homes.

To further mitigate potential risks, authorities have established seven geological disaster risk monitoring points around the village, Wang added. These points are staffed around the clock, with personnel conducting continuous monitoring and recording any changes in risk factors.

Looking forward, Wang emphasized the commitment to medium- and long-term monitoring plans. These plans will be based on ongoing assessments of geological conditions to ensure that the community remains safe and well-informed.