“네팔 발전소 터널, 크고 수킬로 길이”…전문가 ‘구조 총력’ 강조

A massive landslide and flood is currently occurring in Nepal, with hundreds of workers trapped in collapsed tunnels. The exact number of people missing and surviving remains unclear. According to the United States-based CNN, some internal tunnels in the collapsed power plants might provide enough space and resources for the isolated workers to survive for several weeks.

However, experts warn that this could be a theoretical possibility as the tunnels may have water or limited oxygen supply. In one case, structural engineers at the Chelemi power plant tunnel have successfully inserted four ventilation holes, supplying oxygen and attempting to rescue survivors. Currently, about 42 workers are missing in this area.

The 72-hour window is considered critical for rescuers to secure food, water, and oxygen. Experts emphasize that the rescue efforts' success will depend on the availability of these resources and the guidelines followed during the emergency response.