Nepal Flood Rescue: Families Cling to Hope as Debris Blocks Hydropower Tunnel Searches

Brief By Hindustan Times / 8:25 PM on 01 Sep 2026

Rescuers are battling mud and debris inside Nepal’s flooded hydropower tunnels as families await news of missing workers. Searches remain difficult because tunnels are blocked and terrain is challenging. Families are urging faster operations, hoping victims may still be found alive. Army teams and excavators are clearing debris as rescue efforts continue amid difficult conditions.