11 Hydropower Projects Damaged by Bhotekoshi, Trishuli Floods; Tunnel Rescue Operations Continue
Summary
Flash floods on August 26 damaged 11 hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, leaving workers trapped in tunnels and project sites. Rescue teams, including the Nepali Army, Chinese experts and South Korean personnel, are continuing evacuation and search operations.
Key Points
- Eleven hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers were damaged by devastating flash floods on August 26.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 279 people had been rescued, while many workers remain trapped or out of contact.
- Rescue efforts are focused on tunnels at Upper Trishuli-1 and Upper Trishuli 3 'A' and 'B', with Nepali Army units, Chinese teams and other technical experts involved.
- Authorities are also preparing rescue operations at Mailungkhola, Chilime and Langtang hydropower projects in Rasuwa.
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