Volunteer experts use real-time mapping and technical advice to help search for more than 4,000 missing people, including those feared trapped in tunnels.
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A WhatsApp group of volunteer engineers has become an unlikely lifeline in Nepal’s flood rescue efforts, helping emergency teams navigate one of the country’s worst disasters.
The engineers are using real-time mapping, satellite imagery and technical expertise to guide rescuers searching for more than 4,000 missing people, including those who may still be trapped inside hydropower tunnels.
By sharing rapid assessments and engineering advice through the messaging platform, the volunteers are helping authorities identify high-risk areas, assess damaged infrastructure and improve the chances of reaching survivors.
As rescue operations continue under difficult conditions, the engineers’ digital collaboration has emerged as a crucial tool in supporting efforts to locate the missing and respond more effectively to the disaster.
