93 Workers Disappeared Inside Nepal Tunnel After River Flooding
· World · NDTV, France 24
An extensive search operation involving Nepali Army personnel, engineers, and a specialized drone team was launched at Rasuwagadhi following the sudden disappearance of 93 workers. Rescuers attempted to enter the underground tunnel after severe flooding in the Bhote Koshi river raised immediate fears for the safety of those inside. Despite deploying thermal drones to scan the area, rescue teams found no trace of the missing workers. Authorities continue to assess the site as efforts to locate the individuals progress. Further details regarding the status of the workers were not immediately available.
Why it matters
The incident poses an immediate threat to the missing workers and their families, while highlighting severe safety vulnerabilities in major infrastructure projects located near flood-prone river systems in the region.
Read the original report — NDTV
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.