Two Nepal hydropower tunnel workers rescued alive after 9 days
By The BriefBrief
Rescue teams in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after catastrophic floods. Searchers heard men’s voices on Friday morning, prompting an all-out rescue effort with help from the Nepal Army, and one rescued man said more people are trapped inside.
WHO:Nepal Army rescue teams; Brig. Gen. Raja Ram Basnet; Shri Ram Neupane
WHAT:Two workers were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel after floods; rescuers continued searching after hearing voices and reports of more trapped people.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:Nepal
WHY:Searchers heard men’s voices in the tunnel, triggering an intensified rescue operation.
