Army Calls Former Minister Ghising for Chilime Hydropower Tunnel Rescue
Summary
The Nepali Army has called former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising to help coordinate the rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa. Rescue work is underway in seven affected areas after flooding from the Bhote Koshi entered the Trishuli River, leaving 1,367 dead and more than 4,000 missing.
Key Points
- The Nepali Army has sought former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising’s technical help for the rescue operation at the Chilime Hydropower Project tunnel.
- Ghising has departed for Chilime after the army’s request, according to his secretariat.
- Rescue operations are underway in seven of the nine affected areas in Rasuwa and Nuwakot after flooding from the Bhote Koshi entered the Trishuli River.
- The Trishuli flood has left 1,367 people dead and more than 4,000 missing.
