Five bodies found in flood-damaged Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel
Summary
Five bodies were recovered from the flood-damaged Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project tunnel in Rasuwa, three weeks after devastating floods hit the area. Rescue teams are still searching the site as authorities work to identify the victims.
Key Points
- Five bodies were found in the Audit-3 tunnel of the 216-megawatt Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project in Rasuwa.
- The bodies were recovered by a joint team from the Nepali Army and the hydropower project during an ongoing search and rescue operation.
- Authorities are still working to identify the victims as rescue efforts continue at the site.
- The August 26 floods caused widespread destruction across Rasuwa and other districts along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors.
