The Aporia · Nepal, Indian teams near final stage of Chilime tunnel rescue operation

Nepalese and Indian rescue teams are nearing completion of efforts to clear a blocked portion of the Chilime tunnel in order to reach six trapped workers inside an underground powerhouse. Using wheel loaders and mud pumps, they have been addressing challenges such as water inflow and large boulders since September 14, 2026. The operation follows flash floods caused by an ice-rock avalanche on August 26 that killed around 1,400 people and left over 5,000 missing in Nepal.

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Flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26 devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal, killing nearly 1,400 people, while more than 5,000 remain missing. The Bhotekoshi River carried floodwaters downstream, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads, and bridges. Around 100 people are believed to be trapped in nearly a dozen tunnels linked to hydropower projects in the affected areas.

In Nepal’s Chilime hydropower project, six workers were reported trapped inside a tunnel. Rescue teams from both India and Nepal used heavy machinery like excavators, loaders, and Bobcats to clear 70 meters of debris by September 12, 2026. The teams advanced closer to the underground powerhouse where the workers are believed to be trapped.

By September 14, 2026, rescue operations reached their final stage as teams cleared more blocked sections of the tunnel using mud pumps and wheel loaders to remove water and boulders. Rescue efforts continue with the hope of reaching the trapped workers soon.

Written for “Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation” on 2026-09-17, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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Nepal flash floods: Rescue teams clear 70 metres of debris in tunnel as they close in on six trapped workers same event · 95%

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“Both articles describe the ongoing rescue operation for six trapped workers in a Chilime hydropower project tunnel, with Indian and Nepali teams using heavy machinery to clear debris. The articles are updates from different dates but refer to the same specific incident.”

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“Article A discusses finding fresh air in inundated Nepal tunnels, while Article B focuses on near completion of rescue operations for a trapped workforce at the Chilime tunnel.”

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Nepal and India’s joint rescue teams have reached the final stage of efforts to clear the blocked portion of the Chilime tunnel and reach an underground powerhouse, where six workers are believed to be trapped, authorities said.

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🔮 Once the blocked section is cleared, the Indian and Nepalese rescue teams will move further inside the tunnel to reach and rescue the workers, they said.

2026-09-15 · The Hindu

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Nepal and India’s joint rescue teams have reached the final stage of efforts to clear the blocked portion of the Chilime tunnel and reach an underground powerhouse, where six workers are believed to be trapped, authorities said. asserted

authorities → reach → powerhouse

The tunnel face is being cleared using wheel loaders. asserted

face → clear → loaders

Once the blocked section is cleared, the Indian and Nepalese rescue teams will move further inside the tunnel to reach and rescue the workers, they said. asserted

they → block → workers

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said on Monday (September 14, 2026) that the joint team had continued work to clear the remaining blocked section of the tunnel using excavators and loaders. asserted

team → say → excavators

The operation faced unexpected challenges, including an inflow of water from inside the tunnel and the presence of large boulders, he said. asserted

he → face → boulders

The teams are using mud pumps to remove the water, Mr. Srivastava said, adding that the clearing work was expected to continue on Tuesday to reach the powerhouse. asserted

work → use → powerhouse

Flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal, killing around 1,400 people, while more than 5,000 remain missing. asserted

5,000 → trigger → people

The Bhotekoshi River, which flows south from the Himalayan border region, carried the floodwaters downstream, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects. asserted

which → flow → projects

Nepal, Indian teams near final stage of Chilime tunnel rescue operation

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