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Seven-year-old girl pulled alive from debris in Nepal

Rescuers pulled Sanjaya Shah and Kabir Maharjan alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday, nine days after floods devastated the Himalayan region. One other person was found dead in the tunnel. A tunnelling expert told the BBC that a "Goldilocks zone" might still hold additional survivors among the dozens trapped. These rescues follow a period of mass casualties and thousands of missing persons across the region. Meanwhile, reports of a young girl being rescued from debris have been debunked as AI-generated content.

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Two workers were rescued alive from a tunnel and a video of a girl being saved from debris was identified as AI-generated.

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  1. Two workers rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel

    Rescuers pulled Sanjaya Shah and Kabir Maharjan alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday, nine days after floods devastated the Himalayan region. One other person was found dead in the tunnel. A tunnelling expert told the BBC that a "Goldilocks zone" might still hold additional survivors among the dozens trapped. These rescues follow a period of mass casualties and thousands of missing persons across the region. Meanwhile, reports of a young girl being rescued from debris have been debunked as AI-generated content.

    Why it matters

    Flooding in Nepal and Tibet previously killed over 1,000 people. Survivors from the Rasuwa region have sought refuge in makeshift shelters in Bidur. Rescue efforts are focused on locating missing persons trapped in infrastructure projects.

    What is confirmed

    • Sanjaya Shah and Kabir Maharjan were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday.
    • Two workers were pulled from a Nepal tunnel more than a week after deadly floods.
    • One person was found dead in the tunnel.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A "Goldilocks zone" in the tunnel may contain more survivors.
    • A video showing Nepal police rescuing a minor girl from debris was generated using artificial intelligence.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of survivors in the suspected Goldilocks zone
    • Updates on the number of missing persons in the Himalayan region
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    3. www.nbcnews.com — Two trapped workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel more than a week after deadly floods
    4. www.boomlive.in — AI Video Shared As Nepal Police Rescuing Minor Girl Trapped Under Debris
    5. www.bbc.co.uk — Nepal rescuers try to reach dozens trapped in tunnel as two pulled out alive and one found dead
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  2. Nepal and Tibet flood death toll exceeds 1,000

    The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has surpassed 1,000 people. Rescue operations continue as survivors gather in makeshift shelters in the town of Bidur after fleeing the Rasuwa region. While some survivors report miraculous escapes, others face extreme loss, including one girl who lost 17 family members. Emergency efforts remain focused on locating missing persons and recovering those trapped in hydropower project tunnels. Displaced residents continue to fear additional flooding despite moving to temporary shelters.

    Why it matters

    Flash floods devastated the region, leaving over 4,000 people missing. The disaster has forced thousands into displacement and triggered large-scale search and rescue missions by the Nepal Army.

    What is confirmed

    • The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has gone past 1,000.
    • Displaced families are living in makeshift shelters in the town of Bidur after fleeing Rasuwa.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A girl in Bidur lost 17 family members in the floods.
    • A 13-year-old survivor nearly washed away on her school bus.

    What to watch next

    • Rescue outcomes for the 1,000 workers trapped in hydropower tunnels
    • Updated missing persons count from the initial 4,000 estimate
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. www.aljazeera.com — Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescue efforts under way, death toll crosses 1,000
    2. jen.jiji.com — Salvatore Giglia, the 26-year-old who suffered burns while trying to put out a fire in Ciminna, has died
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    4. www.cnn.com — CNN speaks to Nepali girl who lost 17 family members in floods
    5. www.ap7am.com — Amid Nepal's death and destruction come reports of humanity, bravery and miraculous escapes
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  3. Girl Rescued From Debris Amid Nepal Flood Crisis

    Rescuers recovered a young girl alive from flood debris in Nepal several days after flash floods struck the region. Conflicting reports place the child's age between five and seven years and the time spent trapped between two and four days. This survival occurs as the broader disaster toll climbs, with over 900 dead and more than 4,000 people missing. Emergency teams are currently prioritizing the rescue of nearly 1,000 workers believed to be trapped in blocked hydropower project tunnels.

    Why it matters

    Flash floods have devastated parts of Nepal, leaving thousands missing and hundreds of deaths. The scale of the disaster has forced rescuers to use excavators and air pumps to reach survivors buried under mud and rock. Recovery efforts continue despite intermittent rainfall.

    What is confirmed

    • More than 900 people are dead following the Nepal floods.
    • The number of missing people has risen to 4,247.
    • A young girl was rescued alive from flood debris days after the disaster.
    • Rescuers are attempting to reach hundreds of workers trapped in approximately half a dozen hydropower project tunnels.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The rescued girl is seven years old and was found in Timure four days after the flood.
    • The rescued girl is six years old and was found in Rasuwa after three days.
    • The rescued girl is five years old and was found two days after the flood.
    • Rescuers initially believed they found a cat before discovering a five-year-old girl.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of the number of survivors in the hydropower tunnels
    • Official updates on the total death toll and missing persons count
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. NDTV — After 3 Days Under Flood Debris, 6-Year-Old Rescued Alive In Rasuwa, Nepal
    2. NepalNews — Four days after flash flood, 7-year-old girl rescued alive from Timure
    3. facebook.com — नेपाल: बाढ़ के दो दिन बाद मलबे से निकाली गई 5 साल की बच्ची माता-पिता से मिली, अब कैसी है हालत https://bbc.in/46uLuI6
    4. News18 — Nepal Flood: Rescuers Thought It Was A Cat, Then Found A 5-Year-Old Girl Alive Under Rubble | Video | World News
    5. Yahoo — Seven-year-old girl pulled alive from debris in Nepal
    6. www.aol.com — Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope
    7. www.bbc.com — Number of people missing after Nepal flood rises to 4,247, with more than 900 dead
    8. www.newswire.lk — Young Girl Pulled Alive From Rubble Days After Nepal Flood Disaster
    9. www.dailymail.com — Moment heroic woman rescues two children seconds before rampaging flash floods demolish home in Nepal
    10. www.cnn.com — ‘Her face was covered in bruises, she was barely recognizable’: Father recounts finding daughter swept away in floods
    11. www.newindianexpress.com — ‘Mother was swept away’: Nepal flood survivors cling to hope amid search for missing
    12. en.sedaily.com — Korea in Global Affairs
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