Rescue teams struggle to reach workers trapped in underground powerhouses
Summary
Rescue teams are still struggling to reach workers trapped inside underground powerhouses and tunnels at several hydropower projects in northern Nepal after last week’s flash flood. Families accuse the government and project operators of moving too slowly as hundreds remain missing.
Key Points
- Rescue teams have not yet reached underground powerhouses and tunnels at multiple hydropower projects in northern Nepal after a devastating flash flood.
- Families of missing workers say the rescue effort has been too slow and are pressuring the government and project operators for action.
- The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal said 947 people from hydropower projects remained unaccounted for.
- Projects including Upper Trishuli-1, Upper Trishuli-3A, Upper Trishuli-3B, Rasuwagadhi, Langtang Khola and Chilime are affected, with excavation and drilling continuing.
