Nepal flood survivor’s family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting
Summary
A Chinese man named Lu Haitao was rescued from a flooded tunnel in Nepal 10 days after a deadly flood killed over 1,300 people. Lu was found inside a hydropower tunnel, taken to a hospital, and is now in stable condition, bringing relief to his family in China.Key Facts
- Lu Haitao was trapped for 10 days in a 225-meter (740-foot) hydropower tunnel in Nepal after devastating floods on August 26, 2026.
- The floods likely happened because a glacier collapsed in Nepal, killing more than 1,300 people and leaving nearly 4,900 missing.
- On the Tibet side of the border, 31 people died and 531 were reported missing due to the floods.
- Rescuers evacuated Lu by helicopter, and he is now in stable condition in a hospital.
- Lu had traveled from Henan province, China, to Nepal for work in carpentry; this was his first job overseas.
- His family experienced great anxiety during the search and used news reports and translation tools to stay updated.
- Lu’s rescue was seen as very lucky amid the widespread disaster.
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