Upper Trishuli tunnel crown found, but no response from inside
Summary
The Nepali Army has found the crown of a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, but rescuers have not received any response from inside. At least 35 people may be trapped after Wednesday’s devastating flood, while Indian and Chinese experts are being brought in to assist search and rescue efforts.
Key Points
- The Nepali Army located the crown of a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project after three days of continuous search work.
- Rescuers drilled into the tunnel, but there was no response when they called out inside.
- Military officials estimate at least 35 people may be trapped, though Nepal Police believes the number could be around 200.
- Indian and Chinese specialist teams are being deployed to support rescue operations in inaccessible hydropower tunnels.
