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Nepal flood rescuers find two more alive
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The gist
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after floods. The rescue raises hopes for dozens still trapped.
Background
On Aug 26, 2026, catastrophic floods, likely caused by a glacier collapse, hit Nepal's border region with China, killing over 1,200 people and leaving thousands missing. Many workers were trapped in tunnels at hydropower projects along the Trishuli River. On Sep 4, rescuers heard voices and pulled two men alive from the Trishuli 3A tunnel, a rare success after nine days of efforts.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Floods triggered by a glacier collapse devastate Nepal's border region with China, killing over 1,200 and leaving thousands missing.
- Sep 4, 2026Rescuers hear voices in the Trishuli 3A tunnel and pull two workers, Sanjaya Shah and Kabir Maharjan, alive after nine days.
- Sep 5, 2026A third worker, a Chinese national, is rescued alive from the same tunnel, and a woman is found alive in Nuwakot.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Nepal's Communication Minister Bikram Timilsina said officials remain hopeful, writing 'We are waiting for the rescue of more and more people.'
- Rescuers
- Rescuers at the site called the rescue a 'miracle' and believe some people may still be alive inside the tunnel.
Still unverified
Reports of voices and the exact number of trapped workers are based on officials and briefed sources; the total missing varies across reports.