Nepal death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers race to find workers trapped in mud-filled tunnels

2 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since August 31, 2026

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Aug 31, 12:30 PM 1 source: BBC News
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
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Sep 01, 11:01 AM 2 sources: BBC News, The Guardian
Nepal death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers race to find workers trapped in mud-filled tunnels