# Hundreds of Hydropower Workers Trapped in Tunnels: Nepal’s Underground Nightmare

https://mins.news/en/item/39727

- BBC Chinese, 2026-09-01 04:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/crer81r33pno/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Glacial collapse in Nepal’s Himalayan region unleashed catastrophic floods of mud and debris, destroying roads, bridges and villages. The government says more than 900 people have died and 3,925 remain missing, while hundreds of hydropower workers are still trapped in tunnels at damaged projects. Rescuers are clearing debris and trying to deliver air and food.

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