Rescue operations in Nepal: Workers pulled from hydropower tunnel after catastrophic flooding

The Nepali Prime Minister's Office reported that rescue operations are ongoing to evacuate workers trapped in a hydropower plant tunnel following catastrophic flooding and mudslides in the Rasuwa district. According to official statements, 350 people have been rescued from the tunnel, while efforts continue to reach over 100 others still trapped in mud. An additional 533 residents have been moved to safety from flooded areas. Official data from the Nepal National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority and the Nepal Police confirm at least 538 deaths, with The Associated Press reporting up to 1,924 people missing in Nepal. Across the border in Tibet, China, authorities confirmed five deaths and 558 missing. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the disaster was likely triggered by a glacial collapse in Langtang National Park on August 26, 2026, causing a massive debris flow along the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi Rivers. President Donald Trump remarked on the destructive power of the event, noting that even well-built structures were destroyed. The U.S. State Department has indicated that approximately 90 Americans are among those unaccounted for.