Private sector hydropower operators in Nepal have accused government authorities of delaying critical rescue efforts for workers trapped in flooded tunnels, raising concerns over safety protocols and emergency response failures. The producers claim that the delay in evacuating hundreds of people from the submerged tunnels could have worsened the situation, highlighting systemic issues in handling such crises. With the tunnels still inaccessible due to rising water levels, the urgency of the rescue operation remains a pressing issue. The dispute underscores broader tensions between private energy firms and public officials over accountability in managing high-risk infrastructure projects.
A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels
