CutTheClutter: A river, a disaster, & hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels: Understanding Nepal’s tragedy

ThePrint · Aug 31, 2026 · 27m

#cuttheclutter Nepal’s devastating floods have triggered a massive search-and-rescue operation. In this episode, we focus on the area where the largest destruction has taken place, the hydroelectric tunnels along the Trishuli River system, where hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped. Our reporter Akanksha Mishra, reporting from Kathmandu, also talks about the search for missing people, the status of Indian pilgrims & workers, the challenges faced by rescue teams & and the risks of building critical infrastructure in one of the world’s most environmentally sensitive regions. Watch…