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Rescue team still unable to enter Trishuli-3A tunnel as mud, water block access

Dhunche, August 31 A rescue team working at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project has been unable to enter the tunnel leading to its underground powerhouse, with mud and water continuing to block the way. The team discovered a cable access tunnel on Sunday and had hoped to reach the powerhouse from there. But Nepal Electricity Authority […] The post Rescue team still unable to enter Trishuli-3A tunnel as mud, water block access appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

198 still missing from Upper Trishuli-3B hydropower project after Bhotekoshi flood

Dhunche, August 31 As many as 198 employees and workers at the Upper Trishuli-3B hydropower project remain unaccounted for following the devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi River on August 26. The flood affected the project site, where employees, construction workers, consultants, security guards and others were present. The project is being developed by Trishuli Jal […] The post 198 still missing from Upper Trishuli-3B hydropower project after Bhotekoshi flood appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Floods damage water supply systems in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, leaving thousands without drinking water

Kathmandu, August 31 The devastating floods of August 26 have caused extensive damage to drinking water systems in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Government agencies have yet to determine exactly how many water supply systems were damaged or how many people have been deprived of access to drinking water. According to Kamal Raj Shrestha, Director General of […] The post Floods damage water supply systems in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, leaving thousands without drinking water appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Govt says no one was found inside Rasuwagadhi tunnel. Where are the 3 workers on duty?

Kathmandu, August 31 The Nepal Army says it found no one inside the tunnel of the 111MW Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project, but three employees who were on duty inside when the Bhotekoshi flood struck remain unaccounted for. The Nepal Army, project engineers and a drone team searched the tunnel up to its far end after concerns […] The post Govt says no one was found inside Rasuwagadhi tunnel. Where are the 3 workers on duty? appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

No people found trapped in Rasuwa Hydropower Tunnel, army team returns to Dhunche

Kathmandu, August 31 A Nepal Army rescue team has returned from the tunnel of the Rasuwa Hydropower Project (RHPL), which was affected by flooding in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa. The Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s Secretariat said the rescue team, led by the Nepal Army, returned after finding no one inside the tunnel during the […] The post No people found trapped in Rasuwa Hydropower Tunnel, army team returns to Dhunche appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Three brothers and two relatives from a Solukhumbu family lost contact in Rasuwa flood

Kathmandu, August 31 Three members of one family from Solukhumbu, along with two of their relatives, have been out of contact since the devastating flood in Rasuwa. According to Ranjita Budhathoki Magar, a family member of those missing, her three older brothers are unreachable, along with two other relatives. The three brothers and one relative […] The post Three brothers and two relatives from a Solukhumbu family lost contact in Rasuwa flood appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

What progress has been made in rescuing those trapped in tunnels?

Kathmandu, August 31 The sudden floods that struck Rasuwa and Nuwakot on August 26 morning caused widespread destruction along riverbanks and buried tunnels at several hydropower projects. A large number of people are suspected to have been inside the tunnels when the floods struck. However, search and rescue operations inside some of the tunnels have […] The post What progress has been made in rescuing those trapped in tunnels? appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

This is the alternative route to flood-hit Rasuwa

Kathmandu, August 31 Some roads in the districts affected by the Bhotekoshi flood have reopened for traffic. With the main highway still not operational, the government has urged people to use alternative routes. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says those who don’t require emergency helicopter rescue can use these alternative routes. The […] The post This is the alternative route to flood-hit Rasuwa appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

9 workers rescued from Chilime hydropower project in Rasuwa

Kathmandu, August 31 Nine people working at the Chilime Hydropower Project in Rasuwa have been rescued following the flooding in the Bhotekoshi River. According to Armed Police Force DSP Apar Pyakurel, those rescued are Narayan Bhattarai of Syangja; Ram Sundar Chaudhary, Arjun Chaudhary, Prem Chaudhary, Mahadev Dangaura, Shyam Narayan Kathariya and Bijay Dangaura of Kailali; […] The post 9 workers rescued from Chilime hydropower project in Rasuwa appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

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Govt waits five days to bring in foreign tunnel rescuers as hundreds remain trapped

Kathmandu, August 30 Indian and Chinese tunnel rescue teams have finally begun operations in Rasuwa, five days after devastating floods swept through the district, as hundreds of people are feared trapped inside tunnels of hydropower projects. Around 600 people are estimated to be trapped in tunnels of various hydropower projects affected by the floods, although […] The post Govt waits five days to bring in foreign tunnel rescuers as hundreds remain trapped appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Two bodies recovered from Chilime hydropower tunnel

Kathmandu, August 30 An Indian team of tunnel experts and the Nepali Army have recovered two bodies from the tunnel of the Chilime Hydropower Project in Rasuwa. The joint rescue operation began on Sunday after the Indian team arrived in Nepal. Nepali Army spokesperson Brigadier General Rajaram Basnet said the bodies were recovered from about […] The post Two bodies recovered from Chilime hydropower tunnel appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Rescue team locates tunnel leading to workers trapped at Trishuli 3A

Kathmandu, August 30 A rescue team has located a tunnel that could provide access to workers believed to be trapped inside the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa. The team, which has been conducting rescue operations continuously for the past three days, located the project’s “cable access tunnel,” according to Acting Managing Director of […] The post Rescue team locates tunnel leading to workers trapped at Trishuli 3A appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Indian tunnel rescue team reaches Chilime to search for trapped workers

Kathmandu, August 30 An Indian technical and tunnel rescue team has reached Chilime in Rasuwa to begin search and rescue operations for workers believed to be trapped inside hydropower project tunnels. The rescue team arrived in Nepal on Saturday and reached Chilime on Sunday to begin operations. The 11-member technical team includes doctors, paramedics and […] The post Indian tunnel rescue team reaches Chilime to search for trapped workers appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Five openings drilled to reach workers trapped inside Trishuli 3A tunnel

Kathmandu, August 30 A rescue team has drilled five openings in an effort to send air into the tunnel of the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, where dozens of employees are believed to be trapped following the devastating floods in Rasuwa. According to lawmaker and tunnel expert Shriram Neupane, the rescue team has so far been […] The post Five openings drilled to reach workers trapped inside Trishuli 3A tunnel appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal Telecom extends free services until further notice

Kathmandu, August 30 Nepal Telecom has decided to continue with free voice, data and SMS services it had earlier announced for the areas affected by the floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems until further notice. Prior to this, the company had announced free voice call service, 2GB data and 50 SMS per day […] The post Nepal Telecom extends free services until further notice appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Chinese tunnel rescue experts arrive in Nepal

Kathmandu, August 30 Another team of Chinese tunnel rescue experts has arrived in Nepal and begun work to rescue people believed to be trapped inside tunnels in flood-hit Rasuwa. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal said the team arrived in Nepal on Sunday morning and has already started rescue efforts at tunnels in Rasuwa. The latest […] The post Chinese tunnel rescue experts arrive in Nepal appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Work is underway to locate the entrance to the Trishuli-3A tunnel, says Nepali Army

Kathmandu, August 30 The Nepal Army has said that work is underway to locate the entrance to the Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel. A joint team, which has been stationed there temporarily since August 28 for rescue operations, has been carrying out the work. Currently, a team of 93 people, including experts, is working on-site. The Army […] The post Work is underway to locate the entrance to the Trishuli-3A tunnel, says Nepali Army appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

898 people still missing from hydropower projects affected by Bhotekoshi floods

Kathmandu, August 29 At least 898 people remain unaccounted for after devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River swept through hydropower project areas in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. According to data provided by the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN), 11 hydropower projects in the two districts have been affected by the floods. Rescue teams have so […] The post 898 people still missing from hydropower projects affected by Bhotekoshi floods appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Rescue team unable to reach trapped workers as sludge blocks Chilime tunnel

Kathmandu, August 29 A search and rescue team deployed to Chilime Hydropower Project in Rasuwa has been unable to reach people trapped inside the tunnel due to heavy deposits of mud and sludge blocking access. The team, comprising expert mountain guides from the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) and the Simrik Helicopter team, inspected […] The post Rescue team unable to reach trapped workers as sludge blocks Chilime tunnel appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Chinese expert team deployed for rescue operation at Trishuli 3 ‘B’ tunnel

Kathmandu, August 29 A six-member Chinese expert team has been deployed to rescue people trapped inside the tunnel of the flood-hit Upper Trishuli 3 ‘B’ Hydropower Project in Rasuwa. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers said the team arrived in the Trishuli area by a Chinese helicopter after receiving approval from […] The post Chinese expert team deployed for rescue operation at Trishuli 3 ‘B’ tunnel appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Indian technical team deployed for tunnel rescue as Nepal seeks further foreign assistance

Kathmandu, August 29 An 11-member specialist technical team from India has been deployed to assist in the rescue operation at a tunnel following the recent floods, while Nepal expects a specialised team from China to arrive soon. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said on Saturday that the Indian team had already been mobilised and that the […] The post Indian technical team deployed for tunnel rescue as Nepal seeks further foreign assistance appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

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