Over 800 people remain missing from hydropower projects after Bhotekoshi floods, says energy minister Shrestha
Summary
More than 800 people remain unaccounted for nearly a month after the Bhotekoshi floods hit hydropower projects and related facilities. The government has vowed to continue search and rescue efforts and announced relief for families of missing Nepal Electricity Authority employees.
Key Points
- More than 800 workers at hydropower projects and related facilities remain missing nearly a month after the Bhotekoshi floods, Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha told Parliament.
- The largest number of missing people are linked to the 216-MW Upper Trishuli-1 project, where 439 remain unaccounted for.
- The government will continue search and rescue operations and has mobilized multiple agencies, technical experts and rescue teams.
- Families of missing Nepal Electricity Authority employees will receive Rs500,000 in immediate relief and 50 percent of salaries for six months.
