Tunnel-based search, rescue operations most challenging: Nepali Army
Summary
The Nepali Army says tunnel-based search and rescue operations were the most difficult part of the disaster response, with seven people rescued alive from hydropower project tunnels and dozens of bodies recovered. Emergency medical care, temporary shelters and rapid infrastructure fixes were also deployed after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods.
Key Points
- Seven people were rescued alive from hydropower project tunnels during the disaster response.
- A Chinese national trapped in Upper Trishuli-1’s Audit Tunnel was rescued with the help of a rubber boat and thermal camera, but 37 bodies were later recovered from the site.
- Emergency treatment centres, medical patrols and helicopter evacuations provided care to thousands of affected people.
- The army installed a temporary bailey bridge and restored other transport links to support relief and rehabilitation efforts.
-1788334701.webp)