WATCH: Nepal Army Crawls Through Muddy Tunnel To Rescue People Trapped In Flood Disaster
Dramatic rescue footage has emerged from flood-hit Nepal, showing Army personnel crawling through thick mud and debris to reach people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel as the country's worst disaster in recent years continues to unfold. The Nepalese Army has launched a large-scale search-and-rescue operation across areas devastated by flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. Helicopters are being…
A harrowing rescue operation unfolded in Nepal as floodwaters inundated the country in a devastating disaster. Nepalese Army personnel braved the treacherous conditions, crawling through muddy tunnels and debris to reach those trapped inside. The search-and-rescue mission, launched across flood-affected areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, involved helicopters evacuating survivors from damaged buildings.
One of the most daring rescues took place at the Upper Trishuli Hydropower tunnel in Rasuwa district, where soldiers navigated through the thick mud to reach those inside. Despite the hazardous environment, the Nepalese Army has successfully rescued 350 people from the Upper Trishuli Hydropower tunnel, following the catastrophic Bhote Koshi flood.
In total, 883 individuals have been rescued as part of the ongoing flood crisis, with the majority being workers, although tourists were also among those stranded. The Nepalese Army has also conducted perilous aerial rescues, with helicopters hovering low above damaged buildings to rescue people stranded on rooftops. Among the rescued, a young man was pulled from a terrace in Nepal.
The disaster has claimed at least 579 lives in Nepal and seven in Tibet, with over 2,400 people still unaccounted for on both sides of the border. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported that 14,829 security personnel have been deployed for the rescue efforts, and so far, 3,742 people have been saved.
The crisis has also impacted Indian nationals, with 84 citizens rescued and 149 safely crossing into Nepal from China. Approximately 400 Indians are reportedly safe in China, while around 320 remain missing or uncontactable.
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