Over 900 workers missing after floods hit 13 hydropower projects in Nepal

Around 933 workers at 13 hydropower projects in Nepal were reported uncontactable after devastating floods and landslides hit project sites in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, according to the Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN).

Of the 933 workers, 254 have so far been rescued, while contact has been established with some others. However, a large number of workers remain



unaccounted for.

IPPAN said 13 hydropower projects, including those under construction and already operational, had been directly affected by the floods.

There are also fears that some workers could be trapped inside tunnels at projects including Langtang Hydro, Upper Trishuli, Trishuli-3B and Chilime, where urgent rescue operations are required.