A hydropower worker in Nepal has told the BBC that surging river water smashed into a tunnel where he was working and pursued him for about 20 minutes, as rescue efforts continue and the country's death toll exceeds 1,000, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- A hydropower worker described river water smashing into a tunnel and chasing him for around 20 minutes, according to the BBC.
- Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers are continuing, the BBC reported.
- Nepal's death toll has exceeded 1,000, according to the BBC.
A hydropower worker in Nepal has told the BBC that surging river water smashed into a tunnel where he was working and pursued him for roughly 20 minutes, the broadcaster reported.
The worker’s account came as major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continued, according to the BBC.
Nepal’s death toll from the flooding has now exceeded 1,000, the BBC reported.
Further details about the number of workers affected, those still missing and the full scope of rescue operations were not provided in the available report.
Why it matters
The rising death toll and the danger to workers at hydropower sites point to the human cost of extreme flooding in Nepal. A first-hand account, as reported by the BBC, conveys the risks faced by people caught in the flooding as rescue operations continue.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the Nepal hydropower worker?
According to the BBC, the worker described river water smashing into a tunnel and chasing him for around 20 minutes before he survived the surge.
How many people have died in Nepal's flooding?
The BBC reported that Nepal's death toll has exceeded 1,000.
Are rescue efforts still underway?
Yes. The BBC reported that major efforts to rescue hydropower workers were continuing at the time of publication.
Timeline
- River water smashed into tunnel and chased me for 20 minutes, Nepal worker tells BBC
BBC World: Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.