Energy Minister States Rescue Efforts Underway for Trapped Workers in Rasuwa
Summary
Rescue teams are trying to reach tunnels in Rasuwa by evening to evacuate workers, employees, and locals trapped by flood damage at hydropower projects. Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said helicopters, night search operations, and oxygen delivery efforts are underway as the government treats their survival as the top priority.
Key Points
- Rescue teams are working to reach the tunnel by this evening for those trapped in hydropower project tunnels in Rasuwa.
- Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said helicopter support, night operations, and expert teams have been mobilized.
- The ministry is trying to deliver oxygen into the tunnel before rescue and has promised regular updates to affected families.
- Twelve hydropower projects have been damaged by the Rasuwa flood, leaving more than 500 workers, employees, and locals trapped.
