Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Nepal rescue teams are working to reach hundreds believed trapped inside hydropower tunnels after deadly floods. Chinese and Indian experts are helping crews tackle blocked tunnels across the disaster-hit region. The floods have caused widespread destruction in Nepal and neighbouring China.

Nepali officials said mud, rocks and debris blocked about six hydropower project tunnels. Rescue teams worked overnight using heavy machinery to clear entrances. Soldiers and workers also searched for possible access points inside the tunnels.

Nepal's disaster management authority reported 933 missing people from hydropower projects. Officials said 903 people had died across Nepal, while 4,247 remained missing. The Red Cross esti...