# Nepal worker says floodwater chased him through tunnel for 20 minutes

https://mins.news/en/item/40662

- BBC News, 2026-09-01 16:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg49590v6k1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Nepalese hydropower workers describe the moment Trishuli River water burst into their tunnel during last week’s deadly flash floods. The death toll has passed 1,000, with about 4,000 people missing. Rescue teams are pumping air into tunnels and searching for workers who may be trapped.

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