Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Nepal

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Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues

Rescuers in Nepal have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Chilime, three weeks after flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing. Victims’ families are demanding faster action as teams battle thick mud and damaged infrastructure.

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