Rescue operation continues at Chilime tunnel

IndiaNepal

First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 10:01 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Indian and Nepali teams are continuing efforts to rescue people from the Chilime tunnel, while an approach route for heavy machinery is being prepared.

SO WHAT?

The ongoing rescue operation indicates a potentially serious confined-space emergency requiring cross-border assistance and heavy equipment.

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southeastasiapost.comen

India-Nepal teams continue rescue mission at Chilime tunnel: Indian Envoy to Nepal

Sep 5, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC

southeastasiapost.comen

Nepal floods: Army builds rope bridge, deploys 20 helicopters as rescue operations intensify

Sep 5, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC

chinanationalnews.comen

India-Nepal teams continue rescue mission at Chilime tunnel: Indian Envoy to Nepal

Sep 5, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC

aninews.inen

Indian-Nepali team continues Chilime tunnel rescue; approach path for heavy machinery taking shape: MEA

Sep 5, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC