Effective 00:00, August 28, 2026, the issuance of Electronic Border Area Entry Permits for Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, has been suspended until further notice, following a large-scale mudslide on the Nepalese side on August 26 that caused casualties and infrastructure damage at Gyirong Port, with ongoing secondary disaster risks. All permit holders are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to the area until the suspension is lifted.