WorldPingNepali soldiers rescued around 100 people trapped inside a flooded hydropower tunnel as the death toll from the Nepal-China floods continued to climb, with more than 1,500 people still missing.
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WorldPingNepali army rescue teams were using drilling equipment on Saturday seeking to rescue more than 100 people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel, three days after devastating floods struck the site.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingWith roads damaged by the deadly floods, the Nepali army is using helicopters to carry out rescue operations and transport survivors to safety.
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A Nepali Army spokesperson said early Saturday that helicopter operations were on hold until weather conditions improved.
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WorldPingSearch and rescue operations remain a top priority, focusing on missing individuals, including foreign nationals, says Foreign Minister; China sent 5 tunnel experts to assist Nepalese rescue teams, while 114 Indian nationals rescued…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
Figures from Nepal and China put the number of missing people close to 3,000…
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WorldPingNepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
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