Hundreds Trapped in Nepal Hydropower Tunnels After Floods Kill Over 1,000

Massive floods that have swept across the border between Nepal and Tibet have killed more than 1,000 people, officials report. The deluge, triggered by weeks of heavy monsoon rains, has devastated villages in the Chitwan district and surrounding areas, leaving thousands dead and many more missing. In the wake of the disaster, authorities have begun mass burials of unclaimed bodies while waiting for families to identify and claim their loved ones.

Rescue teams are also working to free hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels that have flooded as the water levels rose. The tunnels, part of a major energy project in the region, were shut down when the floods surged, and crews are now conducting operations to evacuate those still inside. France 24 correspondent Shahzaib Wahlah reports from Chitwan, noting that the situation remains fluid as relief efforts continue and the government mobilizes additional resources to address the humanitarian crisis.

The scale of the tragedy has prompted a coordinated response from local and national authorities, who are coordinating search and rescue, medical care, and burial services. As the region grapples with the aftermath, officials emphasize the need for continued support and resources to aid survivors and rebuild affected communities.