World · 31 August 2026
Nepal floods trap hundreds in tunnels as death toll passes 900
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Five days after flash floods, rescue teams are searching for thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet, with 933 workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels. Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah said nearly 21,000 security personnel and volunteers are involved. Difficult terrain and bad weather, including overnight rain and rising river waters, have repeatedly hampered the ongoing efforts.
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