A Chinese national was rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nearly a week after catastrophic flooding struck the region. The worker, trapped under rubble, was pulled out by rescuers after nearly 9 days. The incident occurred in the Rapti River area, where heavy rains triggered landslides and submerged infrastructure. Emergency teams used specialized equipment to extract the survivor from the collapsed tunnel.
The rescue comes amid ongoing recovery efforts following the floods, which displaced thousands and damaged critical infrastructure. Local authorities reported that the tunnel had been buried by mud and debris, making the operation extremely challenging. The worker’s survival has been hailed as a rare success in the disaster response.
Rescue operations continue in the region, with teams focusing on clearing debris and assessing the safety of damaged sites. The incident highlights the risks faced by workers in flood-prone areas and the complexity of rescue missions in such conditions. Authorities have not yet released further details about the worker’s condition.
