Two found alive nine days after Nepal floods
Two people have been rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal after nine days. The rescue followed devastating floods that caused widespread damage and loss of life. Officials believe more people could still be alive inside the tunnel. Rescue teams have continued operations following severe flooding across Nepal. The two survivors were found inside […]
Nine days after an ice, rock and mud slide devastated the Trishuli River valley in Nepal, two workers were rescued from a hydropower tunnel on Friday. The disaster, caused by the collapse of a glacier on August 26, claimed over 1,200 lives and displaced tens of thousands. Initial reports suggested at least 900 people were trapped in tunnels related to six hydropower projects along the river.
Among the rescued are Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman, and Kabir Maharjan, a mechanical supervisor, whose vital signs were reported as stable. They were among the first survivors from the affected hydropower projects, with the first escape occurring hours after the disaster. Maharjan, who could not move his limbs, was found with mud covering his face, while Sah had been reciting mantras.
Both are currently in an intensive care unit at an army hospital in Kathmandu, with their condition closely monitored. The rescue efforts involved a multitude of rescue teams, including those from India, South Korea, and China, leveraging modern technologies such as WhatsApp groups to coordinate the search efforts. The disaster inflicted significant damage, with property, housing, and infrastructure losses estimated at $2.56 billion.
Around 20,000 houses were destroyed, and at least 7,500 were damaged. Additionally, 583 foreign nationals, including many pilgrims and trekkers, were reported missing.
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