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Five bodies recovered from Nepal hydropower project tunnel after floods
Rescue operations at the Chilime Hydropower Project in Nepal have recovered five bodies from a tunnel where six workers became trapped following devastating floods on August 26. Search efforts continue for the missing sixth worker.
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Five workers have been found dead in a tunnel at the Chilime Hydropower Project in Nepal following the country's destructive flooding on August 26, authorities confirmed. The six employees had become trapped inside the tunnel system during rescue and recovery operations in the aftermath of the disaster.
The Chilime facility, a major hydroelectric installation in central Nepal, was significantly impacted by the severe weather event that swept through the region. The tunnel entrapment has added to the casualty toll from the broader flooding disaster that affected multiple areas across the country.
Rescue teams have intensified their search operations to locate the sixth missing worker. Authorities have not yet provided details on the cause of the workers' deaths or the precise circumstances that led to their becoming trapped within the project's tunnel infrastructure.
The August 26 floods have resulted in significant casualties and displacement across Nepal, with rescue and recovery operations continuing in affected regions. The incident at the Chilime Hydropower Project highlights the dangers faced by workers and emergency responders during the disaster response phase.