Flood Devastates Upper Trishuli 216 MW Project, Rescue Efforts Underway
Summary
A flood along the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli river has devastated the Upper Trishuli 216 MW project in Dhunche, cutting off communications and leaving workers and local residents missing. Nepal Water and Energy Development Company, the Nepali Army, police, and other agencies are continuing search and rescue operations using helicopters, drones, dogs, and heavy equipment.
Key Points
- The flood struck the Upper Trishuli 216 MW project in Dhunche, severely damaging project sites and disrupting communications.
- NWEDC and partner agencies launched coordinated search and rescue operations, including helicopter evacuations, drone surveys, and dog teams.
- Missing workers and local residents were searched for across difficult terrain, tunnels, and riverbanks, with several bodies recovered and one Chinese national rescued alive after 11 days.
- The company coordinated with government bodies, the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and families of the missing, including DNA sample collection for identification.
