Inside the Trishuli 3A rescue: How Nepal Army teams saved trapped workers
Dubai: When devastating floods swept through Nepal, one of the most urgent rescue missions unfolded underground at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project where workers were trapped underground. Leading the search and rescue operation was major Milan Kumar Joshi of the Yuddhabhairab Battalion or the special forces of the Nepal Army. He has been responsible for coordinating the rescue team and finding…
In the tragic aftermath of devastating floods in Nepal, the Nepal Army embarked on a perilous underground rescue mission at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project, where workers were trapped. Major Milan Kumar Joshi, leading the special forces operation, balanced saving lives with rescuer safety. The Nepal Army received reports of numerous workers trapped, with floods causing massive debris accumulation.
Teams collaborated with government authorities, technical personnel, and security forces to clear access and assess the safest route. Once deemed safe, rescuers entered the structure, searching until they located the trapped workers. Joshi emphasized that the operation was a collective effort, with gratitude to the UAE and its organizations for their assistance.
The team managed to rescue two people alive, while an estimated 32 to 35 remained trapped, with one dead body confirmed. Joshi urged Nepali expats in the UAE to support flood-affected families through verified channels, emphasizing the importance of disaster response as a shared responsibility.
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