Six Bodies Recovered from Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project Tunnel in Rasuwa

Summary

Six bodies have been recovered from the Audit-3 tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa during search operations after the Bhote Koshi flood. Rescue teams say more body-like shapes may still be inside the mud-covered tunnel as operations continue.

Key Points
  • Six bodies were recovered from the Audit-3 tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa.
  • The bodies were found trapped inside steel bar mesh used for the tunnel lining and removed with rescue equipment.
  • Search and rescue teams say more body-like shapes were seen covered in mud inside the tunnel.
  • The recovery efforts are linked to people who went missing after the devastating Bhote Koshi flood on Bhadra 10.
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