Children in flood-hit Nepal grapple with loss and cling to hope
More than 500 children have been separated from their parents by the catastrophic Aug. 26 flooding that hit the China-Nepal border.
Indian and Nepalese rescuers are cautiously optimistic about saving six trapped workers at Nepal's Chilime 22 MW hydro power project within the next few days. The workers became stuck after a boulder blocked their path following massive flash floods caused by an avalanche on August 26. Indian Army and Nepalese Army personnel, along with experts from the Border Roads Organisation, have been working tirelessly to clear debris and create a path for rescue vehicles.
They have managed to clear over 100 meters of debris, but a significant boulder still blocks the entry of the underground power station. Despite the challenges, rescuers remain hopeful due to the presence of drinking water, limited space, and the possibility that the boulders may have temporarily blocked further debris flow. The search and rescue efforts have been ongoing for 18 days, with no communication received from the trapped individuals.
At least 1,386 people have died and 5,130 are missing in the flash floods disaster, with 909 individuals from hydropower projects still unaccounted for.
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