Chinese national rescued alive from Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel
Summary
A Chinese national identified as Luhaitao was rescued alive from a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project by a joint Nepali Army and foreign rescue team. Search operations are continuing as security agencies intensify efforts at hydropower project tunnels following the deadly Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.
Key Points
- A Chinese national, Luhaitao, was rescued alive from about 225 meters inside the tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project.
- The rescue was carried out by a joint team of Nepali Army personnel and foreign rescuers.
- Search and rescue operations are continuing inside the tunnel, and security agencies have intensified efforts at several hydropower projects.
- A flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on August 26 has caused major casualties and left thousands unaccounted for.
