Kathmandu— Following destructive flooding in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, a joint search and rescue operation is underway at the Trishuli-3 'B' Hydropower Project. The effort involves a technical team comprised of Nepali Army personnel, along with site engineers and other workforce, who were mobilized to locate workers believed trapped within the project’s tunnel. Authorities are responding amidst challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain.

Flood Impact And Initial Response

Devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems prompted the immediate dispatch of a technical team, including Nepali Army personnel, to the Trishuli-3 'B' Hydropower Project. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation confirmed that rescue efforts began with assistance from both technical staff and site engineers.

Focus On Trapped Workers

The primary focus of the search and rescue operation is locating a significant number of project workers who are believed to be trapped inside the tunnel at the Trishuli-3 'B' Hydropower Project. The project chief and the head of the consulting company have arrived on site to oversee the efforts.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities maintaining a high level of alert despite adverse weather conditions and challenging terrain.

(With inputs from RN)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.