Rescue search in Nepal focused on workers trapped in three tunnels
Rescue efforts in Nepal have focused on three tunnels of a hydroelectric plant where authorities believe dozens of workers may be trapped, two weeks after a devastating flood that killed hundreds and left thousands missing in Nepal and neighboring Tibetan regions. The disaster occurred on August 26 when a glacier collapsed into a river along the border between Nepal and China, blocking tunnel entrances with debris. Rescue teams are prioritizing the Chilime hydroelectric plant, where facilities like a cafeteria and accommodation suggest people might be trapped. Additional focus is on the interconnected Upper Trishuli 3A and 3B projects. So far, four people have been rescued, including a Chinese national and two Nepali workers. At least 1,399 people are confirmed dead, with over 5,400 still missing, according to recent reports.
Spasilačka potraga u Nepalu usredotočena je na tri tunela hidroelektrana za koje vjeruju da bi u njima moglo biti zarobljeno nekoliko desetaka radnika, priopćile su vlasti u utorak, dva tjedna nakon razorne poplave u kojoj su poginule stotine ljudi, a tisuće se vode kao nestale u himalajskoj zemlji i susjednoj kineskoj regiji Tibetu. Najmanje 11 hidroenergetskih projekata bilo je pogođeno 26. kolovoza, kada se ledenjak urušio u rijeku na granici Nepala i Kine. Ulazi u tunele tih projekata bili su zatrpani nanosima kamenja i mulja, zbog čega ljudi koji su zarobljeni tamo nisu mogli izaći. Naša potraga usmjerena je na pronalazak preživjelih, uključujući i one u tunelima. Najviše se usredotočujemo na hidroelektranu Chilime, gdje vjerujemo da su ljudi zarobljeni jer su ondje postojali kantina, smještaj i osigurana prehrana, rekao je Reutersu Dharma Raj Upreti, čelnik nepalske uprave za upravljanje katastrofama. Timovi su također usredotočeni na tunele hidroenergetskih projekata Upper Trishuli 3A i 3B, koji su povezani međusobno povezanim tunelom, rekao je Upreti. Kisik se u te tunele dovodi cijevima, a poslali smo i novu opremu potrebnu za operaciju (otvaranja prolaza do njih), rekao je. Nepalski premijer Balendra Shah obećao je da spasilačke operacije neće biti obustavljene. Svjesni smo svoje odgovornosti i osjetljivosti situacije. Humanitarni duh nepalskog naroda provodimo u djelo kroz operaciju potrage i spašavanja, napisao je u objavi na društvenim mrežama kasno u ponedjeljak. Od ukupno 900 ljudi koji se vode kao nestali u hidroenergetskim projektima, njih oko 121 moglo bi biti zarobljeno u tim tunelima, priopćili su u ponedjeljak vojni spasioci. Ostali su možda radili na drugim dijelovima elektrana, ali ne unutar goleme mreže tunela. Posljednjih dana spasilačke ekipe izvukle su četiri osobe, među kojima i kineskog državljanina koji je u subotu spašen iz jednog tunela. Ostali su dvojica radnika hidroelektrane spašena iz drugog tunela u petak te Nepalka koja je u subotu izvučena iz svoje zatrpane kuće. U Nepalu i Tibetu poginulo je najmanje 1399 ljudi, dok se više od 5400 osoba vode kao nestale. U taj broj uključene su 43 osobe poginule na kineskoj strani i 519 nestalih, prema podacima do subote. Nijedno od tijela pronađenih na Tibetu nije pripadalo stranim državljanima, izvijestila je u utorak kineska državna novinska agencija Xinhua. Kina i Nepal priopćili su da su klimatske promjene odgovorne za urušavanje ledenjaka koje je izazvalo poplave. Dvije osobe spašene žive iz tunela devet dana nakon poplava u Nepalu. Od ukupno 900 ljudi koji se vode kao nestali u hidroenergetskim projektima, njih oko 121 moglo bi biti zarobljeno u tim tunelima, priopćili su u ponedjeljak vojni spasioci. Ostali su možda radili na drugim dijelovima elektrana, ali ne unutar goleme mreže tunela. Posljednjih dana spasilačke ekipe izvukle su četiri osobe, među kojima i kineskog državljanina koji je u subotu spašen iz jednog tunela. Ostali su dvojica radnika hidroelektrane spašena iz drugog tunela u petak te Nepalka koja je u subotu izvučena iz svoje zatrpane kuće. U Nepalu i Tibetu poginulo je najmanje 1399 ljudi, dok se više od 5400 osoba vode kao nestale. U taj broj uključene su 43 osobe poginule na kineskoj strani i 519 nestalih, prema podacima do subote. Nijedno od tijela pronađenih na Tibetu nije pripadalo stranim državljanima, izvijestila je u utorak kineska državna novinska agencija Xinhua. Kina i Nepal priopćili su da su klimatske promjene odgovorne za urušavanje ledenjaka koje je izazvalo poplave. Dva radnika spašena iz tunela hidroelektrane Trishuli 3A devet dana nakon poplava u Nepalu. Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday, raising hopes of reaching a dozen others believed to be trapped nine days after catastrophic floods devastated towns and swept away villages. The two men were rescued from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A construction site, where the search for others is ongoing. Officials identified the two men as a mechanical foreman and a mechanical supervisor. Rescuers first heard voices from inside the tunnel on Friday morning, confirming that people were alive and allowing them to locate the two men. Local television news channels showed images of the first rescued worker covered in mud and being carried from the site on a rescuer’s shoulder. One of the survivors was in a critical condition, according to a statement from the Nepal prime minister’s office. Both men were flown to a hospital in Kathmandu. At least 557 workers are missing from the Trishuli 3A hydropower project along the Trishuli River, with about 115 believed to be trapped in the tunnel, according to the Independent Power Producers Association of Nepal. Nepal’s Communication Minister Bikram Timilsina said officials remain hopeful that more workers will be rescued. About 900 workers are missing from 12 hydropower projects in Nepal, with roughly 500 believed to be trapped in tunnels, according to local authorities. At least 1,259 people were killed in the Aug. 26 floods, leaving many more missing.
Rescue efforts in Nepal have focused on three tunnels of a hydroelectric plant where authorities believe dozens of workers may be trapped, two weeks after a devastating flood that killed hundreds and left thousands missing in Nepal and neighboring Tibetan regions. The disaster occurred on August 26 when a glacier collapsed into a river along the border between Nepal and China, blocking tunnel entrances with debris. Rescue teams are prioritizing the Chilime hydroelectric plant, where facilities like a cafeteria and accommodation suggest people might be trapped. Additional focus is on the interconnected Upper Trishuli 3A and 3B projects. So far, four people have been rescued, including a Chinese national and two Nepali workers. At least 1,399 people are confirmed dead, with over 5,400 still missing, according to recent reports.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of rescue operations and the impact of the flood, citing official statements and rescue efforts without overtly favoring any political perspective. It includes information from both Nepalese and Chinese sources but does not present biased language or emphasize
Why factuality (87): This article also accurately conveys the rescue operations targeting three tunnels in hydroelectric projects, citing similar sources and events as Article 0. It includes the same details about the glacier collapse, blocked tunnel entrances, and the number of people potentially trapped. However, it a
Why objectivity (88): The article remains largely objective, though the addition of the detail about two survivors being rescued after nine days slightly shifts the narrative toward a more hopeful angle. This minor emphasis could introduce a subtle bias, but overall the tone remains neutral and factual.
Rescue efforts in Nepal have focused on three tunnels of hydroelectric projects where dozens of workers may be trapped, two weeks after devastating floods caused by a glacier collapse on the border between Nepal and China. At least 11 hydroelectric projects were affected on August 26, when a glacier fell into a river, blocking tunnel entrances with debris. Authorities believe around 121 people could be trapped in these tunnels, particularly at the Chilime hydroelectric plant, which had facilities like a cafeteria and accommodation. Rescue teams have already saved four individuals, including a Chinese citizen and two Nepali workers. The floods have killed at least 1,399 people, with over 5,400 still missing, according to recent reports. Both Nepal and China attribute the disaster to climate change.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about rescue operations and the impact of natural disasters, citing official sources and providing balanced quotes from authorities without overtly favoring any political perspective. It includes context about the cause of the disaster and mentions both Nepal
Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports the rescue efforts focused on three tunnels in hydroelectric projects, citing officials like Dharma Raj Upreti and mentioning specific locations such as Chilime and Upper Trishuli 3A and 3B. It provides details about the collapse of a glacier on August 26, the blockage
Why objectivity (90): The article maintains a neutral tone throughout, presenting facts without overt bias or emotional language. It quotes officials directly and avoids taking sides or injecting personal opinion. The focus is on reporting the situation and actions taken by authorities.
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