India's specialised tunnel rescue team has made progress at two hydropower sites in Nepal following devastating flash floods on August 26 that swept through northern and central parts of the country, killing hundreds, leaving thousands missing, and destroying homes, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure, according to Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava.

In a post on X on Monday, August 31, 2026, Srivastava said the team established a foothold inside a tunnel at Chilime and probed up to 185 metres at Langtang. The work was carried out in coordination with the Nepali Army despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions.

India deployed specialised teams to assist Nepal following the floods. The ambassador's statement did not provide details on possible survivors or the current status of those trapped at the sites.