Rescuers in Nepal are searching a flooded tunnel using rafts and a drone in the hope of finding survivors following floods along the Nepal-Tibet region, the BBC reports.
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Key facts
- Rescuers are searching a tunnel where they still hope to find survivors.
- The search follows floods in the Nepal-Tibet region.
- Teams are using rafts and a drone in the operation.
- The BBC's South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is reporting from the site.
Rescue teams in Nepal are continuing to search a tunnel in the hope of finding survivors following floods that struck the Nepal-Tibet region, according to the BBC.
The BBC’s South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is reporting from the site of the tunnel, where crews remain engaged in the effort to locate anyone who may still be alive.
Rescuers are using rafts and a drone as part of the operation, the BBC reported, reflecting the challenging conditions at the location in the aftermath of the flooding.
The report underscores the ongoing nature of the response, with teams still holding out hope of finding survivors at the time of reporting.
Further details about the number of people affected or the full scope of the flooding were not provided in the available report.
Why it matters
Flooding in the Nepal-Tibet region has prompted an active search-and-rescue operation, highlighting the human toll of such disasters. The continued hope of finding survivors reflects the urgency faced by rescue teams working in difficult conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Where are rescuers searching for survivors?
Rescuers are searching a tunnel in Nepal where they still hope to find survivors following floods in the Nepal-Tibet region, according to the BBC.
What equipment are rescue teams using?
According to the BBC, teams are using rafts and a drone as part of the rescue operation.
Who is reporting from the site?
The BBC's South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is reporting from the site of the tunnel.
Timeline
- Nepal tunnel rescuers hunt for survivors with rafts and drone
BBC World: South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to find survivors following the Nepal-Tibet floods.