Nepal's rescuers navigate mud-swamped tunnels for hundreds of missing workers
Summary
Deadly floods hit Nepal near the border with Tibet on August 26, causing more than 1,000 deaths and leaving nearly 4,000 people missing. Rescue teams are working to find about 900 missing workers, many trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites along the Trishuli River.Key Facts
- Floods struck Nepal’s border area with Tibet on August 26, 2026.
- The death toll has passed 1,000 people.
- Around 4,000 people remain missing after the floods.
- About 900 workers are missing at hydropower construction sites.
- Approximately 500 people are believed to be trapped inside tunnels at these sites.
- Rescue teams are continuing efforts despite difficult conditions in mud-filled tunnels.
- The flooding was caused by heavy rains and related natural events, including a glacier collapse and landslide.
- The area affected is largely hard to access due to the damage.
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