Balen Shah & Upper Trishuli 3A

Balen Shah: Prime Minister of Nepal; linked disaster to climate change, potentially shaping policy and international advocacy.

Upper Trishuli 3A: Site of the rescue; the project suffered tunnel blockage and worker casualties, likely delaying operations and increasing costs.

Balen Shah: Nepal's Prime Minister faced his first major crisis, leading the government's response and calling for international climate action and compensation. His leadership was scrutinized but he remained active in relief coordination.

Upper Trishuli 3A: Trishuli-3A was a focus of tunnel rescue, with workers trapped. The project suffered damage and operational losses.

Balen Shah: As Prime Minister, linked disaster to climate change, mobilized security forces, and coordinated international aid.

Upper Trishuli 3A: 42 people believed trapped inside underground powerhouse, causing operational halt.