Drones Search Mud-Trapped Tunnels in Nepal | Philadelphia News

Drones are saving lives in Nepal’s flood aftermath, with filmmaker Manish Maharjan leading rescue efforts from the sky—using thermal tech and even speakers to locate stranded survivors. Now, the mission shifts to hundreds trapped in mud-choked hydropower tunnels, where narrow bends and suffocating debris make drone searches nearly impossible. After a harrowing dive into Rasuwagadhi’s tunnel, no signs of life were found—just proof of nature’s brutal force. With over 1,000 dead and thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet, every second counts as Maharjan and the army race against time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9d086c7b1599615