Nepalese army pulls survivors from flooded hydropower tunnel in Rasuwa
The Nepali army is rescuing people trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower site in Rasuwa after deadly floods.
Soldiers have been moving trapped individuals out of a water-logged tunnel that forms part of a hydropower project in Rasuwa. Video released by the prime minister's office shows troops wading through deep mud to reach victims. Officials estimate that over 100 people were inside the tunnel when the rescue began. The operation is part of a broader response to the flood that has already claimed hundreds of lives across the country.
Why it matters
The rescue highlights the scale of Nepal's flood disaster and the ongoing humanitarian effort to save lives.
How this story developed
- Aug 26 Australian tourists among dozens missing after Nepal flash floods
- Aug 27 India has pledged humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the floods.
- Aug 27 Reports list at least 270 deaths in Nepal and three in Tibet, with about 90 Americans missing.
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