24 Bodies Recovered from Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project Tunnel After Flood
Summary
A flood that entered the Trishuli River via Bhote Koshi in Rasuwa caused major damage and led to 24 bodies being recovered from the tunnel of the 216 MW Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project. The bodies were airlifted by a Nepal Army helicopter and kept at the Central Prison Office premises in Nuwakot for identification.
Key Points
- A flood in the Trishuli River via Bhote Koshi in Rasuwa caused major physical and human damage in the riverine areas.
- Twenty-four bodies were recovered from the tunnel of the 216 MW Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Haku, Rasuwa.
- The Nepal Army helicopter airlifted the bodies to Nuwakot and they were kept at the Central Prison Office premises in Bidur Municipality.
- Police have asked families and relatives to help identify the deceased and contact Police Inspector Ashish Sah for coordination.
