Two hydropower workers rescued alive after nine days trapped in Nepal tunnel

No Comment Video. Two hydropower workers rescued alive after nine days trapped in Nepal tunnel Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 04/09/2026 - 8:12 GMT+2 Nepal Army images show two hydropower workers rescued alive after nine days trapped inside a flood-buried tunnel in Rasuwa. Nepal Army handout images show the rescue of two hydropower workers who survived for nine days inside a tunnel buried by mud and debris after devastating floods swept through the country’s Trishuli Valley. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The workers, identified as Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan, were found about 170 metres inside the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel in Rasuwa district. Rescuers heard voices before reaching them and brought both men out alive on Friday. They were taken to hospital for treatment. The rescue offers fresh hope for others still missing from hydropower sites. Hundreds of workers are believed to remain trapped in tunnels blocked by flood debris, while teams continue clearing entrances and searching underground. Rescue Nepal Mudslide Survivors Top stories Now playing Next Two hydropower workers rescued alive after nine days trapped in Nepal tunnel Now playing Next Chilean penguins fitted with vests to protect healing wounds Now playing Next Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into life stories Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 4th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Trump hints US may not back UK over Falklands over Iran support Now playing Next COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge In partnership with UNCCD COP17 Now playing Next AI-powered robots showcased at European Parliament in Brussels Now playing Next Norway seizes Russian ship over Ukraine's $4.2bn Crimea claim Now playing Next Death of Germany's richest man creates a giant charitable foundation Now playing Next Europe enters new security era as Spain's government hits new crisis Now playing Next Finland runs Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWII Now playing Next El Niño to be 'very strong' and last until February, UN warns Now playing Next Europe Today: Russia targets Europe, Ceuta crisis deepens, and AfD leads polls in east Germany Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' Now playing Next 'Highly likely' Russia will escalate attacks on EU, Lithuanian minister says Now playing Next France had its hottest summer since records began over a century ago, environment minister says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river No Comment Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens No Comment World Nomad Games bring ancient traditions to life in Kyrgyzstan No Comment Nepal families post photos of missing relatives on Kathmandu hospital wall Europe News Two arrested after attack on defence companies in Munich Business Series How public-private partnerships are driving new investment Europe News EU suspension of Brazilian meat comes into force, despite ongoing talks with Brasília Europe News Macron and Burnham hail stronger UK-France ties at Downing Street talks Europe in Motion New school year: Which EU countries pay their teachers the most? Europe News New Black Sea blockade fuels fears of food crisis and migration wave The Cube Red Cross targeted in viral fake Ceuta crisis posts Europe News Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes in bid to ease housing burden ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Lithuania will act fast to a war footing if Russia attacks it, Foreign Minister Budrys says Earth News El Niño to be 'very strong' and last until February, UN climate agency warns Business Norway seizes Russian ship in the Arctic over Ukraine's $4.2 billion Crimea claim Europe News Estonian defence minister resigns in €70m EU-funded procurement scandal for Ukraine Europe News Russia to close German cultural centres after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot Europe News With an eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWII Europe News Sanchez tells Spain's congress his government 'has nothing to hide' over Ceuta crisis response Business US slaps 100% tariffs on drones to counter Chinese dominance ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT