Government Mobilizes All Efforts to Rescue Individuals Trapped in Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project Tunnel
Summary
The government is carrying out an urgent rescue operation to save people trapped inside the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel after a severe flood on Bhadra 10. Crews are clearing silt, improving ventilation and preparing an alternative controlled explosion plan if the passage remains blocked.
Key Points
- The government has mobilized all available resources to rescue people trapped in the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel after a severe flood.
- Work is continuing through the night to remove silt and obstructions while ventilation is being arranged to supply oxygen.
- Rescue teams are creating a narrow crawl passage inside the tunnel to reach the far end and inspect conditions.
- If that method fails, the Nepali Army technical team is prepared to clear the obstruction with a controlled explosion early tomorrow morning.