900 workers trapped in Nepal tunnels: a fading hope

About 900 workers are believed trapped in hydropower tunnels. Severe floods struck one week ago. Food and air supplies may have kept them alive.

Why it mattersFinding survivors in the tunnels is a last major hope. This was one of the year's deadliest disasters.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but Australian emergency responders may be called if international rescue coordination expands.

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