Nepal and China flood death toll surpasses 900 as rescuers race to reach trapped workers

Published Aug 31, 09:32 PM UTC

The death toll from last week’s massive floods in Nepal and China has surpassed 900, according to reports. Army and police teams are urgently working to reach hundreds of hydropower workers who remain trapped inside mountain tunnels that have been buried in mud. The catastrophic flooding has caused widespread devastation across both countries, with rescue operations ongoing. The trapped workers are part of hydropower projects in the affected mountainous regions, and efforts to clear debris and access the tunnels are being hampered by difficult terrain and continuing adverse weather conditions. The exact number of workers trapped and their conditions remain unclear as rescue teams race against time.