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Voices heard inside Trishuli-3A tunnel as rescue operation intensifies

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

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  • Rescue teams intensified efforts at the Trishuli-3A Hydropower Project in Rasuwa after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood trapped people inside a tunnel.
  • Engineer Shriram Neupane said rescuers heard voices from more than one person and received a response after calling out to those inside.
  • Nepali Army and Armed Police Force teams entered the tunnel, and the rescue operation remained ongoing.

A response from inside the Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel has given rescuers an encouraging sign after the Bhotekoshi flood trapped people at the project in Rasuwa.

The rescue team received information that voices of people were heard from inside the tunnel.

· Shriram NeupaneThe engineer reported the first indication that people trapped in the tunnel might still be reachable.

Engineer Shriram Neupane, citing the Nepali Army teams involved in the operation, said rescuers first received information that voices could be heard inside the tunnel. A later update confirmed that more than one person was believed to be responding.

Rescuers called into the tunnel, “Do not panic, we are rescuing you.” A response then came from inside. Nepali Army and Armed Police Force teams entered the tunnel and stepped up efforts to locate and reach those trapped there.

The fact that voices have been heard from inside the tunnel is an encouraging sign.

· Shriram NeupaneNeupane described the reported voices as a positive sign during the rescue effort.

The flood on August 26 caused extensive damage in Rasuwa and affected infrastructure around the hydropower project. Rescue efforts were continuing.

Do not panic, we are rescuing you.

· RescuersRescue teams called out to people inside the tunnel before hearing a response.
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