2 people rescued alive from tunnel after deadly Nepal-Tibet flash flood
Summary
Two workers were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal after a deadly flash flood hit the Nepal-Tibet border. The floods and mudslides caused over 1,250 deaths and thousands more people remain missing.Key Facts
- Two workers named Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan were rescued from the Upper Trishuli-3A Hydropower Project tunnel.
- Rescuers heard voices from people trapped inside the tunnel during search operations.
- The death toll in Nepal from the flash flood has risen to 1,252, with 4,216 people still missing as of September 2026.
- In Tibet, 16 additional deaths and 546 missing people were reported, raising the total death toll in the region to 1,268.
- Nearly 12,000 people have been rescued through international and local efforts.
- Over 21,500 security personnel are involved in rescue operations.
- More than 5,000 injured people are receiving medical treatment.
- Nepal’s Prime Minister stated the government will soon shift focus to rebuilding and recovery efforts.
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