2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
Officials say rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a tunnel Friday during an ongoing operation. The rescues come nine days after the Aug. 26 floods.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Sep 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET
- Coverage span: 47 min
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2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
2 trapped workers rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel 9 days after floods(opens original report in a new tab)Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel as emergency teams continued efforts to reach others believed to be trapped inside, officials said. — CBS News
France 24Tier B
Two trapped hydropower workers rescued from mud-clogged tunnel in Nepal(opens original report in a new tab)Rescue teams on Friday pulled two hydropower workers free from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive flood that swept through Nepal in late August. Officials believe that hundreds of workers remain… — France 24
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