Nepal flash floods: Rescue teams clear 70 metres of debris in tunnel as they close in on six trapped workers

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According to the project manager, the powerhouse is about 60 metres further down the tunnel.The rescue teams were to continue working through the night to reach it, says India’s Ambassador to Nepal…

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  • According to the project manager, the powerhouse is about 60 metres further down the tunnel.The rescue teams were to continue working through the night to reach it, says India’s Ambassador to Nepal…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:04:36 UTC.

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