August 31, 2026, Monday
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Efforts to rescue those trapped inside the hydroelectric tunnel continue

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Kathmandu. The government has been making continuous efforts for two days to rescue the people trapped inside the tunnel of Trishuli-3 'A' hydropower project located in Rasuwa. As part of the rescue operation, the opening of the tunnel entrance has been intensified since Saturday morning.

After receiving information that people were trapped inside the tunnel, the government mobilized the rescue team with priority. The team is trying to clear the entrance of the tunnel by removing the mud and debris piled up at the entrance.

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