Rescue Operations Continue in Nepal Hydropower Plant Tunnels

Following the major flood disaster in Nepal, search and rescue operations launched to rescue workers trapped in hydropower plant tunnels are being carried out as a top priority.

Priority in Rescue Operations is Given to Tunnels

Nepalese authorities declared the search for workers who may be trapped in hydropower plant tunnels following the flood disaster as the highest priority task.

Number of Workers Trapped in Tunnels

According to information provided to CNN by a Nepalese army colonel participating in the search operations, it is estimated that approximately 45 to 50 people are located at a hydropower plant in the border region.

Missing Worker Search Operations

It was reported that more than 900 workers assigned to different projects went missing following the devastating flood disaster and that search operations are being conducted comprehensively.