Up to 400 workers feared trapped in mud-filled Rasuwa tunnels
Summary
Up to 400 workers are feared trapped inside mud-filled tunnels at Hakku-216 in Rasuwa, with rescue efforts blocked by heavy water and debris. The Nepal Mountaineering Association has urged an immediate specialised operation with pumps, heavy equipment and technical rescue teams.
Key Points
- Up to 300 to 400 workers may be trapped inside tunnels at Hakku-216 in Rasuwa, some reportedly unreachable for around three days.
- Rescue efforts have been hampered by heavy mud and water, making conditions inside the tunnels extremely dangerous and technically difficult.
- The Nepal Mountaineering Association has called for an immediate specialised rescue operation with pumps, heavy equipment and confined-space rescue gear.
- The association said it is ready to provide technical support in coordination with government authorities and specialist rescue teams.
