Chinese National Rescued Alive from Nepal Hydropower Tunnel

A Chinese national was rescued alive from a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Nepal, marking a significant breakthrough in flood rescue operations. The joint rescue team comprising the Nepali Army and foreign rescuers carried out the operation at 1.30 pm, officials said.

Mr. Jaiswal, at his regular media briefing, said that 169 Indian nationals have been rescued so far. Additionally, 1,907 Indians have safely crossed into Nepal from China amid the ongoing flood crisis. He also mentioned plans to send more forensic kits, Bailey bridges, and other materials requested by the Nepalese government to aid rescue and relief efforts.