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Floodwater crashes into hydropower tunnel, worker says

Nepalese hydropower worker Pemba Dundu Tamang told the BBC that water from the Trishuli River smashed into a tunnel during flash floods last week. He said a sudden gust dislodged machinery and plywood, and he ran toward the tunnel entrance while water chased him for about 20 minutes.
WHO: Pemba Dundu Tamang
WHAT: Floodwater from the Trishuli River crashed into a hydropower tunnel during flash floods, dislodging equipment and prompting Tamang to flee for about 20 minutes.
WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
WHERE: Nepal
WHY: The cause of the crash has not been reported.
Sources (1): BBC News

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