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Army Rescues Over 100 Survivors from Flood‑Damaged Hydropower Tunnel

Nepal army rescues over 100 survivors trapped in flood‑damaged hydropower tunnel.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read

In brief

In the Rasuwa district, Nepali soldiers are working tirelessly to free more than 100 people trapped inside a submerged hydropower tunnel after the deadly flood. Video footage released by the prime minister’s office shows troops crawling through thick mud, carrying survivors out of the tunnel and searching for more trapped individuals. The rescue operations are part of nationwide emergency efforts, with the death toll from the floods already reaching 475. The incident underscores the severe impact of recent monsoon rains on Nepal’s infrastructure and the resilience of its military forces.

In Rasuwa district, the Nepali army has been working around the clock to extricate more than 100 people trapped inside a submerged tunnel of a hydropower project.

Footage released by the prime minister’s office shows soldiers crawling across thick mud, carrying survivors to safety and searching for additional victims who may still be stuck.

The rescue is part of nationwide efforts following a deadly flood that has already claimed 475 lives across Nepal.

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