Trishuli 3B

Trishuli 3B is a hydropower project located in Rasuwa, Nepal. The site became newsworthy due to devastating floods and a mudslide that trapped an unknown number of workers inside its tunnels. Rescue efforts are currently underway, with Nepali army rescuers successfully breaking through to one of the hydropower tunnels. They have begun pumping air into the tunnel and sending a camera inside, which has raised hopes of reaching the trapped workers. The situation is critical as there could be over 100 survivors stuck within the facility. The ongoing rescue operation highlights the immediate dangers posed by natural disasters to critical infrastructure and the lives of those working on them.