Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:48pm on 31 Aug 2026,Monday International
Rescuers in Nepal are using explosives to blast through a hillside to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped inside mud-filled hydropower tunnels. Teams are also pumping air into the tunnels as families wait anxiously for news. At least 939 people have died in the floods, while 3,925 remain missing. Hundreds of the missing are linked to hydropower projects. An international rescue team is leading the operation, with experts from several countries helping. So far, 279 workers have been rescued. Families fear time is running out but still hope their loved ones are alive. (PC: Nepal Army/Reuters)
