Kathmandu, September 4 (Daily Kiran) : Rescuers in Nepal successfully saved two individuals from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3-A Hydropower Project on Friday, following a catastrophic flood that struck the region last week. This development has raised hopes that more people may still be trapped inside.
It has been nine days since severe flooding devastated the Trishuli River area, sweeping away everything in its path and causing significant damage to numerous hydropower projects.
The two rescued workers, identified as 45-year-old Kabir Maharjan from Kathmandu and 30-year-old Sanjay Sah from the Saptari district, were part of the team at the Trishuli 3-A project. Maharjan serves as a supervisor, while Sah works as a foreman.
According to the Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Ministry’s secretariat, both individuals were airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu. Sanjay Sah was the first to be rescued, followed by Kabir Maharjan.
Before the successful rescue, rescuers reported hearing voices from within the tunnel, prompting the Nepal Army and Armed Police Force to intensify their efforts to reach those trapped. Their perseverance eventually paid off.
The flash floods, which occurred on August 26, wreaked havoc in the Trishuli River valley. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) reported that at least 1,252 people have died due to the disaster, while over 5,000 remain missing as of Thursday evening.
The flooding caused significant damage to various hydropower projects, including the 60-megawatt Upper Trishuli 3-A project, as well as vital road connections. Rescue teams have been tirelessly searching for individuals who may be trapped in tunnels and other structures.
A combined team of the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Chinese experts is currently on-site. The rescue operation has deployed five excavators, compressors, and breakers. Drilling and excavation work has been accelerated to facilitate access to the tunnel.
Rescuers encountered a large boulder inside the tunnel, which required explosives to clear the path for the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
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