Live updates: Rescues underway as two workers pulled alive more than a week after Nepal-China floods
Rescuers pulled four people alive, including a Chinese man and a 60-year-old woman, 10 days after devastating flash floods struck the Himalayan region. The successful extractions have raised hopes for dozens of workers still trapped inside underground infrastructure, although thousands of people remain missing and hundreds of workers are still unaccounted for following the disaster. Separately, rescue operations continue elsewhere following a New Delhi hostel collapse that left seven dead amid the seasonal monsoon rains, while diplomatic and medical updates unfold internationally.
What changed
Rescuers successfully pulled four survivors alive from the disaster zone 10 days after the flash floods hit the Himalayan region.
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Rescues Continue After Nepal-China Floods
Rescuers pulled four people alive, including a Chinese man and a 60-year-old woman, 10 days after devastating flash floods struck the Himalayan region. The successful extractions have raised hopes for dozens of workers still trapped inside underground infrastructure, although thousands of people remain missing and hundreds of workers are still unaccounted for following the disaster. Separately, rescue operations continue elsewhere following a New Delhi hostel collapse that left seven dead amid the seasonal monsoon rains, while diplomatic and medical updates unfold internationally.
Why it matters
Building collapses are a frequent hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season when heavy and prolonged rain weakens older structures. In Nepal, underground infrastructure trapped numerous workers following severe flash floods, prompting ongoing rescue operations. Meanwhile, international diplomatic and health developments run parallel to disaster response efforts.
What is confirmed
- Rescuers in Nepal pulled four people alive, including a Chinese man and a 60-year-old woman, 10 days after flash floods struck the Himalayan region.
- Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season.
Still unconfirmed
- Thousands of people remain missing and hundreds of workers are unaccounted for following the disaster in Nepal.
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What to watch next
- Confirmation of additional survivors extracted from underground infrastructure in Nepal.
- Updates on the missing workers and missing persons totals following the Himalayan flash floods.
- Further reports from rescue operations at the New Delhi hostel collapse site.
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Rescuers pull 4 people alive 10 days after Nepal-China floods
Rescuers in Nepal have pulled four people alive, including a Chinese man and a 60-year-old woman, 10 days after devastating flash floods struck the Himalayan region. The successful extraction of the survivors has raised hopes for dozens of others still trapped inside underground infrastructure. Thousands of people remain missing and hundreds of workers unaccounted for following the disaster.
Why it matters
The floods have left a trail of destruction across Nepal and China, with emergency teams racing against the clock to reach potential survivors amidst challenging rescue operations. The region remains threatened by flash floods and landslides, prompting warnings for travelers to avoid the area.
What is confirmed
- Rescuers pulled a Chinese man from a hydropower tunnel and found a 60-year-old woman alive in a four-story building following flash floods on the border with China.
- 75 Americans remain missing after Nepal-Tibet flood, according to the U.S. State Department.
- Rescuers in Nepal pulled a man and a woman alive in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country.
- A man and a woman have been found alive 10 days after the devastating floods near the Nepal-Tibet border, officials said.
Still unconfirmed
- U.S. authorities warn Americans to avoid traveling to the flood-hit Himalayan region as it is still threatened by flash floods and landslides.
What to watch next
- Further rescues of those trapped in underground infrastructure
- Official confirmation of the total number of missing people
- Update on the condition of the flood-hit region and potential for future landslides
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- www.ntd.com — State Department Says 75 Americans Remain Missing After Nepal-Tibet Flood
- www.nbcnews.com — Rescuers in Nepal pull out two more people alive 10 days after devastating floods
- abcnews.com — 2 people found alive 10 days after devastating Nepal-Tibet floods
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Two Workers Rescued Alive From Nepal Tunnel After Nine Days
Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel on Nepal's Trishuli River on Friday, nine days after devastating flash floods struck the Himalayan region. The successful extraction of the survivors has raised hopes for dozens of others still trapped inside underground infrastructure. Local authorities report that catastrophic flooding across Nepal and China has left thousands of people missing and hundreds of workers unaccounted for following the disaster. Emergency teams continue their race against the clock to reach other potential survivors amidst challenging rescue operations.
Why it matters
The flash floods resulted from a disaster that hit the Nepal-Tibet region over a week ago, overwhelming hydropower projects and infrastructure. Local authorities state that roughly 500 workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels across 12 hydropower projects in Nepal. Rescue teams have had to resort to heavy operations, including blasting rocks the size of cars, to clear paths into the blocked tunnels.
What is confirmed
- Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel on Nepal's Trishuli River on Friday, nine days after flash floods struck.
- Roughly 500 workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels across 12 hydropower projects in Nepal, according to local authorities.
- State media in China reported 31 people killed and 531 missing, bringing the overall death toll to 1,325 people with 5,584 missing.
Still unconfirmed
- Nearly 4,000 remain missing specifically in Nepal's portion of the disaster according to initial tracking estimates.
What to watch next
- Efforts by rescue teams to reach dozens of other workers reportedly trapped inside the remaining hydropower tunnels.
- Official updates on the overall casualty and missing numbers from local authorities in Nepal and China.
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- CNN — Nepal-China floods latest: Nepal rescuers race against clock to find survivors as nearly 4,000 remain missing
- BBC — Two people rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel more than a week after flash flood
- The Guardian — Nepal-Tibet flash flood: Two workers pulled alive from hydropower tunnel nine days after disaster
- BBC — 'It's like layer upon layer of miracles': How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel
- NBC News — Two trapped workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel more than a week after deadly floods
- NDTV — "Blew Up Rocks The Size Of Cars": 'Never-Before-Seen' Nepal Tunnel Rescue Op
- WSJ — Two Men Pulled Alive From Tunnel Nine Days After Nepal Flood
- The New York Times — Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation
- ABC30 Fresno — 2 people rescued alive from tunnel more than a week after deadly Nepal-Tibet flash flood
- Dallas News — Rescuers pull 2 trapped workers from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
- NPR — 2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
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