Army calls Ghising to assist rescue efforts at Chilime Hydropower

Summary

The Nepali Army has enlisted former energy minister Kulman Ghising for technical assistance in rescue efforts inside a tunnel at Chilime Hydropower Company Limited in Rasuwa. Foreign experts are also helping as authorities work to locate and rescue people trapped in the tunnel.

Key Points
  • The Nepali Army has sought former energy minister Kulman Ghising’s technical help for the rescue operation at Chilime Hydropower in Rasuwa.
  • Ghising, who also led the Nepal Electricity Authority, traveled to the project site in a vehicle provided by Chilime Hydropower Company Limited.
  • Foreign experts are assisting the Army as it works to reach the powerhouse area and rescue people trapped inside the tunnel.
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