Nepal rescue teams free flood survivors from Trishuli River tunnels

Hundreds of laborers remain trapped in a complex system of tunnels that run alongside the Trishuli River, according to officials monitoring the ongoing rescue operation. The tunnels, which are part of a large‑scale infrastructure project in the river’s valley, were compromised after a sudden landslide and subsequent flooding swept debris into the passageways, cutting off access and ventilation for the workers inside.

Rescue teams from the Nepalese army, local police, and several non‑governmental organizations have been deployed to the site, employing specialized equipment and divers to locate and extract the trapped personnel. As of the latest reports, authorities have recovered a number of survivors but continue to search for additional victims, emphasizing that the operation will proceed until all individuals are accounted for.