Dramatic rescue in Nepal as survivors crawl through mud from flood-hit tunnel - video
The Nepali army is conducting rescue operations to save survivors trapped in a mud-filled tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project following devastating flash floods. Rescue efforts remain difficult due to the challenging terrain and ongoing flood threats.
Why it matters
It underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure projects in mountainous regions to climate-induced natural disasters.
The Nepali army has released dramatic footage showing rescuers pulling survivors from a mud-filled tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, as devastating flash floods continue to wreak havoc across Nepal.The video shows survivors crawling through thick, dark brown mud before being pulled to safety by rescuers.
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