Glacier Collapse Traps 11 Hydropower Workers in Three Tunnels on Nepal-China Border
A glacier collapse on the Nepal-China border on August 26, 2026, buried the entrances to 11 hydropower projects under debris and mud, trapping workers inside three tunnels. Rescue operations are ongoing as both nations coordinate efforts to locate and extract the affected personnel. The incident has raised concerns about safety in infrastructure projects in seismically active regions.
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At least 11 hydropower projects were engulfed when a glacier collapsed into a river on the Nepal-China border on Aug 26, burying the entrances to the tunnels of these projects under debris and mud and cutting off those trapped inside.
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Nepal rescue focused on workers trapped in three tunnels Reuters