Nepal's Flooded Hydropower Tunnels: A Grim Reminder of Human Resilience The devastating aftermath of catastrophic flooding along Nepal's border with China has claimed hundreds of lives and left thousands missing, many trapped in hydropower site tunnels buried under mud.
Rescue efforts are underway, but survival depends on access to basic necessities like oxygen, food, and water. Disaster experts emphasize that the first 72 hours are critical in determining the chances of survival.
Without emergency protocols or provisions within these tunnels, rescue efforts become increasingly difficult with each passing hour.