Nepal rescuers race to reach hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels
Summary
Rescue teams in Nepal are trying to reach over 900 missing workers trapped in tunnels after severe flash floods hit hydropower projects. The floods have killed at least 903 people, and rescuers face challenges like bad weather, damaged bridges, and shifting river paths.Key Facts
- More than 900 workers are missing in the tunnels of 11 hydropower projects in Nepal.
- At least 903 people have died in Nepal due to the flash floods; 16 more died in Tibet.
- Nearly 5,000 people are missing on both sides of the Nepal-China border.
- Floods caused heavy damage, including destruction of over 40 bridges and changes in river paths.
- Nepal’s hydropower capacity was reduced by about 700 megawatts, around 10% of the country’s total power.
- Rescuers use helicopters and equipment like excavators, plus support from India and China sending bridge materials.
- Rescue teams are facing deep mud, debris, and difficult terrain while trying to reach trapped workers.
- More than 93,000 people have been affected by the disaster.
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