Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:24pm on 31 Aug 2026,Monday International
Nepali authorities carried out a controlled blast early Monday to open access to a hydropower tunnel where hundreds of workers are feared trapped following last week’s devastating flash floods. The operation took place at the Trishuli-3A site in Rasuwa district, where rescuers are racing to reach possible survivors. Officials say 933 hydropower workers are missing across affected sites, while 4,247 people remain unaccounted for. At least 903 deaths have been confirmed. Rescue teams are clearing water, mud and debris from tunnels after saving 191 people on Friday and another 88 on Saturday. (PC: BBC)
