Two people rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel more than a week after flash flood
Rescue teams saved mechanical supervisor Kabir Maharjan and mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah from the Upper Trishuli 3A project in Rasuwa district. The men survived for nine to 10 days inside the tunnel following catastrophic flash floods. Home Minister Sudan Gurung called the rescue a "ray of hope." While the Nepal Army reports seven total survivors from project tunnels, the broader disaster has claimed at least 1,325 lives, with some reports citing 1,455 deaths. Over 5,500 people remain missing across the region.
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- ✓ Kabir Maharjan and Sanjay Sah were rescued alive from the Upper Trishuli 3A project.
- ✓ A Chinese worker was rescued from the Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel on September 5.
- ✓ Flash floods occurred on August 26.
- ✓ The Nepal Army reports seven total survivors from project tunnels.
What changed
Home Minister Sudan Gurung officially characterized the rescue of the two workers as a "ray of hope" via social media.
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Two workers rescued from Upper Trishuli 3A tunnel after flash floods
Rescue teams saved mechanical supervisor Kabir Maharjan and mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah from the Upper Trishuli 3A project in Rasuwa district. The men survived for nine to 10 days inside the tunnel following catastrophic flash floods. Home Minister Sudan Gurung called the rescue a "ray of hope." While the Nepal Army reports seven total survivors from project tunnels, the broader disaster has claimed at least 1,325 lives, with some reports citing 1,455 deaths. Over 5,500 people remain missing across the region.
Why it matters
The disaster began with floods on August 26. The scale of the casualties has led the government of Nepal to announce plans to stop search and rescue operations for the thousands of missing victims.
What is confirmed
- Kabir Maharjan and Sanjay Sah were rescued alive from the Upper Trishuli 3A project.
- A Chinese worker was rescued from the Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel on September 5.
- Flash floods occurred on August 26.
- The Nepal Army reports seven total survivors from project tunnels.
Still unconfirmed
- The death toll has reached at least 1,455 people.
- More than 600 people died and almost 2,500 went missing in the Nepal-China border disaster.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the final death toll
- The formal date for the cessation of search and rescue operations
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Rescuers pull survivors from Nepal hydropower tunnels after flash floods
Rescue teams saved several people from hydropower tunnels following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal's Trishuli valley. Two workers, mechanical supervisor Kabir Maharjan and mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah, were pulled alive from the Upper Trishuli 3A project in Rasuwa district nine days after being trapped. A Chinese worker was also rescued from the Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel on September 5, approximately 225 meters inside the bore. While the Nepal Army reports seven total survivors from project tunnels, over 5,500 people remain missing and at least 1,325 are dead.
Why it matters
A glacial and rock collapse on August 26 triggered massive flooding and mudslides across the Himalayan region. The disaster buried infrastructure and trapped hundreds of workers in tunnels and camps. The Nepal Army is prioritizing these sites due to the possibility of air pockets providing survival windows.
What is confirmed
- Mechanical supervisor Kabir Maharjan and mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah were rescued from the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project.
- Two workers were rescued from a hydropower tunnel nine days after the floods hit.
- The flash floods killed at least 1,325 people and left over 5,500 missing.
- The Nepal Army describes tunnel-based search and rescue as the most challenging part of the response.
- A Chinese worker was rescued from the Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel on September 5.
Still unconfirmed
- A Chinese supervisor fled a hydropower tunnel after workers sensed danger.
- 121 workers remain trapped in tunnels as of Monday.
- Over 900 workers remain missing.
What to watch next
- Updates on the status of the 33 missing British citizens
- Reports on the number of survivors found in the remaining hydropower tunnels
- Official confirmation of the total death toll from the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods
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33 Britons Missing One Month After Nepal Floods
Thirty-three British citizens remain unaccounted for one month after a catastrophic flash flood struck Nepal. The disaster followed an August 27 glacier collapse that generated severe flooding and thousands of fatalities across the region. Recovery operations continue following previous rescues from hydropower tunnels and the recovery of multiple bodies. Prime Minister Balendra Shah previously addressed the United Nations regarding the climate warnings posed by the disaster, while authorities and families continue search and rescue efforts for the missing individuals.
Why it matters
The August 27 glacier collapse triggered massive flooding that devastated infrastructure and killed thousands in Nepal. One month later, international attention remains focused on recovery efforts and the fate of missing foreign nationals. Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his September 24 United Nations address to frame the catastrophe as a global climate warning.
What is confirmed
- Thirty-three British citizens remain unaccounted for one month after the Nepal flash floods.
Still unconfirmed
- The exact current locations of the 33 missing Britons remain unknown.
What to watch next
- Updates on the search and rescue status of the 33 missing British citizens
- Official casualty updates from Nepali authorities
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Nepal Shifts to Recovery Following Deadlier Glacier Collapse and Floods
Nepal is pivoting toward recovery and long-term redevelopment one month after an August 27 glacier collapse triggered massive flooding and thousands of deaths. Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the United Nations in New York City on September 24, describing the Nepal-Tibet floods as a warning to the world about climate change and questioning whether that warning has been heard. Previous reports confirmed the recovery of four bodies and the rescue of survivor Sanjay Sah, who spent nine days trapped in a hydropower tunnel.
Why it matters
The disaster has driven experts to evaluate the safety risks of hydropower and dam construction throughout the Himalayas. Families of individuals who died during the flooding continue to demand answers regarding the incident. The crisis highlights the severe climate vulnerability faced by infrastructure projects in the region.
What is confirmed
- A glacier collapse on August 27 caused massive flooding and thousands of deaths in Nepal.
- Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the United Nations in New York City on September 24 regarding the floods.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah called the Nepal-Tibet floods a warning to the world about climate change.
Still unconfirmed
- Families of those who died continue to demand answers regarding the incident.
What to watch next
- Official assessments or policy updates regarding Himalayan hydropower and dam construction safety risks
- Further government disclosures on long-term redevelopment plans following the glacier collapse
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Experts question Himalayan dam safety after Nepal hydropower disaster
Experts are evaluating the risks of hydropower and dam construction in the Himalayas following a disaster in Nepal. While these projects offer electricity potential, the recent flash flood has prompted a review of infrastructure safety in the region. Previous reports from the site confirmed the recovery of four bodies and the rescue of Sanjay Sah, who survived nine days trapped in a tunnel. Families of those who died continue to demand answers regarding the incident.
Why it matters
The disaster occurred at a hydropower plant tunnel where flash floods trapped several workers. This event highlights the tension between the need for regional energy and the geological instability of the Himalayas.
Still unconfirmed
- Experts are asking about the risks of building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas in the wake of the Nepal disaster.
What to watch next
- Official safety audits of existing Himalayan hydropower plants
- Government reports on the cause of the Nepal tunnel collapse
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No new updates on Nepal hydropower tunnel rescue
There is no new information regarding the rescue operations or the recovery of victims from the hydropower plant tunnel in Nepal. Previous reports confirmed the recovery of four bodies three weeks after flash floods and the rescue of survivor Sanjay Sah, who remained trapped for nine days. Families of the deceased continue to seek answers about the incident. Recent intelligence feeds contain unrelated reports on Italian defense, US presidential comments on AI, and a maritime collision in Singapore.
Why it matters
Flash floods devastated the region, trapping workers in hydroelectric project tunnels. Rescue teams utilized oxygen piping to sustain survivors during the search. The incident has led to public demands for accountability.
What to watch next
- Official government reports on the cause of the flash floods
- Legal or administrative responses to the families' demands for answers
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Four bodies recovered from Nepal hydropower tunnel
Rescue teams in Nepal recovered four bodies from a hydropower plant tunnel three weeks after flash floods devastated the region. This follows previous efforts to locate missing workers, including the rescue of Sanjay Sah who survived nine days trapped in a tunnel. Search operations had previously involved piping oxygen into three hydroelectric projects to support survivors. Families of the victims are now demanding answers regarding the incident.
Why it matters
Flash floods on August 26 trapped hundreds of workers across multiple hydropower sites. Drone surveys initially indicated that the lack of empty spaces inside the tunnels hindered search efforts.
What is confirmed
- Four bodies were recovered from a hydropower plant tunnel three weeks after a flash flood.
- Sanjay Sah survived nine days in a dark tunnel before being rescued.
Still unconfirmed
- 900 hydropower workers are missing.
- Oxygen is being piped into tunnels at three hydroelectric projects.
What to watch next
- Official reports on the cause of the flash flood deaths.
- Updates on the status of the remaining missing workers.
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Rescuers pipe oxygen into Nepal hydropower tunnels as search continues
Rescue operations enter their 15th day following the August 26 flash floods in Nepal. Teams are currently piping oxygen into tunnels at three hydroelectric projects to support workers feared trapped. While Sanjay Sah survived nine days in a dark tunnel before his rescue, searchers continue to look for 900 missing hydropower workers. Drone operators report that the interior of the tunnels presents significant challenges for search efforts due to a lack of hollow or empty spaces.
Why it matters
A glacial flash flood struck riverside villages and hydropower projects on August 26. The disaster killed 1,357 people and left over 5,000 missing. The focus remains on recovering workers trapped in infrastructure tunnels.
What is confirmed
- Wednesday marks the 15th day since catastrophic floods hit Nepal.
- Rescue operations are ongoing to evacuate workers trapped in tunnels at three hydroelectric projects.
Still unconfirmed
- 121 people are feared trapped in the tunnels.
- Rescuers are searching for 900 missing hydropower workers.
- Sanjay Sah survived nine days trapped in a dark tunnel.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the number of survivors recovered from the three project tunnels
- Updates on the search for missing South Korean citizens
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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 1,357
Nepal observed a national day of mourning as the official death toll from the August 26 flash floods climbed to 1,357. Authorities report that 5,326 people remain missing following the glacial flash flood that struck riverside villages and hydropower projects. Rescuers are focusing current search operations on three hydropower project tunnels where dozens of workers are believed trapped. Families of the missing have expressed growing anger, demanding that rescue teams accelerate their efforts nearly two weeks after the disaster. Meanwhile, South Korea has requested an expanded search for missing South Korean citizens as Korean teams assist in flooded tunnels.
Why it matters
The disaster struck riverside villages and hydropower construction sites on August 26. In predominantly Hindu Nepal, the national day of mourning marked the conclusion of the traditional 13-day mourning period where families stay home and relatives pay respects. Government offices lowered flags as mourning rituals concluded.
What is confirmed
- The death toll from the floods rose to 1,357, with 5,326 people still missing.
- Nepal observed a day of mourning on the 13th day since the disaster, marking the end of the Hindu mourning period.
- Rescuers are focusing search operations on three hydropower project tunnels where dozens of workers could be trapped.
Still unconfirmed
- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun asked Nepal to expand searches for missing South Koreans as Korean rescuers continued operations in flooded hydropower tunnels.
What to watch next
- Results from rescue teams searching the three prioritized hydropower tunnels
- Official updates on the number of missing persons from the disaster authority
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Two survivors rescued 10 days after Nepal flash floods
Rescuers in Nepal recovered a man and a woman alive during separate operations on Saturday. These rescues occurred 10 days after devastating flash floods struck the country. The operations follow previous rescue efforts at the Trishuli 3A hydropower construction site. Search teams continue to look for thousands of missing people as the disaster response expands across hydropower projects and other hit locations. Current death tolls have reached 1,344, with approximately 4,900 people still missing.
Why it matters
The floods have caused widespread destruction across the region. Hydropower construction sites have become focal points for rescue efforts due to the high risk of debris entrapment. The scale of the missing population suggests a prolonged recovery phase.
What is confirmed
- Rescuers pulled a man and a woman alive in separate operations on Saturday.
- The rescues took place 10 days after devastating floods hit Nepal.
What to watch next
- Updated figures on the number of missing persons
- Reports on further survivors found at hydropower sites
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Two More Survivors Rescued in Nepal After Ten Days
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two more survivors alive from debris on Saturday, marking 10 days after devastating flash floods swept the country. The latest operations recovered a Chinese man and a woman in separate efforts, following earlier rescues at the Trishuli 3A hydropower construction site. Flash flooding has killed at least 1,300 people, with recent death toll figures reaching 1,344 and approximately 4,900 individuals still missing. Rescue teams are intensifying operations across disaster-hit locations and hydropower projects as broader search and recovery efforts continue throughout the region.
Why it matters
The disaster struck northern and central Nepal, inundating infrastructure including underground hydropower tunnels where workers became trapped. Finding survivors ten days after the initial deluge underscores the prolonged danger and endurance required in the aftermath of the catastrophe. Emergency personnel continue to comb through debris and flooded project sites as the death toll mounts.
What is confirmed
- Rescuers pulled a Chinese man and a woman out of debris in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country.
- Flash flooding killed at least 1,300 people.
- The death toll from the flash floods that swept across northern and central Nepal has climbed to 1,344.
- Around 4,900 people remain missing as rescue teams intensify operations at several hydropower projects and other disaster-hit locations.
Still unconfirmed
- Three workers, including two Nepalese and one Chinese, were pulled alive from an underground tunnel after being trapped for more than a week.
What to watch next
- Updates on the medical condition and hospital recovery of the newly rescued survivors.
- Further search and rescue developments at hydropower tunnels and disaster zones.
- Official updates on the climbing death toll and the status of the roughly 4,900 missing persons.
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Two Workers Rescued From Nepal Tunnel After Flash Flood
Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after a deadly flash flood trapped them. Nepal's Army confirmed the operation at the Trishuli 3A construction site on Friday, sharing images of the scene. Television footage captured the moment a helicopter transported the survivors for medical treatment, moving them on stretchers into waiting ambulances. The breakthrough arrives while broader rescue efforts continue across the region following the disaster.
Why it matters
The flash flood struck amid severe weather affecting Nepal and Tibet, leaving widespread devastation and numerous people missing. Engineers have coordinated rescue efforts through digital channels, racing against the clock as search operations enter a critical phase. Hydropower construction sites frequently present complex hazards during extreme weather events, complicating initial access for emergency responders.
What is confirmed
- Two people were rescued from a hydropower tunnel more than a week after a flash flood.
- The rescue occurred nine days after the disaster at the Trishuli 3A construction site, according to Nepal's Army.
- A helicopter carried the rescued men for medical treatment, where they were placed on stretchers into waiting ambulances.
Still unconfirmed
- Nearly 4,000 people remain missing across the broader disaster zone following the floods.
What to watch next
- Official updates on the physical condition of the two rescued workers
- Progress reports on ongoing search and rescue operations for other missing individuals
- Assessments of structural safety at the Trishuli 3A hydropower construction site
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