Prime Minister Balen Shah Informs Parliament About Delayed Rescue Efforts in BhoteKoshi-Trishuli Corridor
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah told Parliament that rescue efforts for people trapped in hydropower tunnels in the BhoteKoshi-Trishuli corridor are being delayed by severe flood damage, mud, and difficult terrain. He said eight operational and four under-construction hydropower projects have been hit, disrupting 4,031.1 megawatts of electricity generation.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah said the rescue of people trapped in hydropower tunnels in Rasuwa is being delayed by extreme technical and geographical challenges.
- He said mud and silt inside the tunnel have blocked access, making it difficult for excavators and helicopters to operate.
- The government is coordinating with technical expert teams from India, China, and Korea for the rescue operation.
- Floods damaged eight operating and four under-construction hydropower projects, disrupting 4,031.1 megawatts of electricity generation.
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