Earthquake of magnitude 5 hits Nepal: Search underway for workers trapped in 7 tunnels after floods 13 days ago

An earthquake of magnitude 5 struck Nepal on Tuesday night. At present, no damage is reported. Relief and rescue operations are still underway even after 13 days of the floods. The rescue team is searching for the personnel trapped in the tunnels of 7 different hydropower projects. So far, more than 13,000 people have been rescued, while 4894 people are still missing. This includes 587 foreign nationals. Due to mountainous areas, broken roads and heavy debris, the rescue operation is facing many difficulties. In Nepal, 1,356 people have died due to floods and landslides. While in Tibet, 43 people have died and 519 are missing. Photos related to Nepal rescue operation Hopes of rescue of 5,000 missing people It has been 14 days since the Nepal disaster. Nearly 5,000 people are still missing. As the days go by, the hopes of their rescue are also ending.