Rain-like effect, water-filled passages: First visuals emerge from Nepal tunnels where several remain trapped
There are several such tunnels located in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, owing to hydropower projects at the site.
Recent visuals from a tunnel in Rasuwa, Nepal, where at least six people remain trapped, show a rain-like effect inside the tunnel due to water leaking from the walls. This tunnel is part of a network of passages located in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, primarily from hydropower projects. Out of 934 people missing in the region, 361 have been rescued, while 11 hydropower sites, some still under construction, may have multiple tunnels that could increase the number of stranded individuals.
Survivors include those from Nepal, India, China, South Korea, and Germany. Rescuers have reached 130 meters into one tunnel, and India has dispatched experts in tunneling to assist. The Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, stated that India is evaluating offers of support from Nepal, including bridges and other relief materials, and has already dispatched two planes with relief supplies.
As of the latest report, at least 626 people have died and 2,426 remain unaccounted for in the disaster.
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