Kathmandu: Nepal’s emergency crews have pulled two workers out of a hydropower tunnel where they had been trapped for nine days. The rescue comes more than a week after flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border killed more than 1,200 people. Both men have injuries to their hands and legs and have been airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu for treatment.
According to France24.com, the trapped workers were part of a team working on a hydropower project when sudden flash floods inundated the area, causing significant devastation and loss of life. The incident has underscored the challenges faced by rescue teams in the region, as they continue to search for survivors amidst the widespread damage caused by the floods.
Efforts to reach the trapped workers were hampered by the difficult conditions within the tunnel, which was filled with debris and water. Rescue teams worked tirelessly, employing specialized equipment and techniques to navigate the hazardous environment and reach the workers.
The successful rescue of the two men has brought a glimmer of hope to a nation reeling from the disaster. Authorities are continuing their efforts to provide aid and support to those affected, as well as to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the flooding.