# Nepal Army Rescues 279 Workers from Flood-Damaged Hydropower Sites

Nepal's Prime Minister reports 279 workers rescued from Bhotekoshi floods while hundreds remain missing.

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The Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal (IPPAN) stated that the status of 894 people working at 11 hydropower projects remains unknown. [^1]

The Nepali Army has rescued 279 people from various hydropower projects affected by last week's Bhotekoshi floods. [^2]

Nepal declared the country open for tourism and urged international travelers not to abandon the Himalayas following catastrophic floods. [^3]

The total death toll in Nepal has climbed to at least 1,010 as of Tuesday afternoon, with rescue operations continuing. [^4]

Search and rescue operations are continuing at several project sites and inside tunnels. [^5]

So far, about 590 foreigners from 39 countries remain missing, according to figures from Nepal's foreign ministry. [^6]

Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel stated in a video message that visitors' presence constitutes significant support for the country fighting the catastrophic tragedy of flash floods. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal (IPPAN) stated that the status of 894 people working at 11 hydropower projects remains unknown. (Mid-day, News)
2. The Nepali Army has rescued 279 people from various hydropower projects affected by last week's Bhotekoshi floods. (Mid-day, News)
3. Nepal declared the country open for tourism and urged international travelers not to abandon the Himalayas following catastrophic floods. (mint, News)
4. The total death toll in Nepal has climbed to at least 1,010 as of Tuesday afternoon, with rescue operations continuing. (mint, News)
5. Search and rescue operations are continuing at several project sites and inside tunnels. (Mid-day, News)
6. So far, about 590 foreigners from 39 countries remain missing, according to figures from Nepal's foreign ministry. (mint, News)
7. Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel stated in a video message that visitors' presence constitutes significant support for the country fighting the catastrophic tragedy of flash floods. (mint, News)

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