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Flash floods trap at least 933 hydropower workers in Nepal

By The BriefBrief · Sources (18)

Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET

Summary: Nepal is dealing with flash floods that have trapped at least 933 workers at hydropower projects, according to Prime Minister Balendra Shah. He described the situation as an “unimaginable and heartbreaking” disaster.

WHO: Prime Minister Balendra Shah

WHAT: Flash floods trapped at least 933 workers at hydropower projects.

WHEN: Aug 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Nepal

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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📋 How this story developed

Aug 30 Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels to reach trapped workers
Aug 28 Nepal army works to rescue 100 trapped in tunnel

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