The survival operations unfolded as international teams pressed forward with searches for thousands of missing residents and workers following an August 26 disaster that Nepal’s disaster management agency attributes to a likely glacier collapse.
Chinese Worker Rescued From Trishuli Hydropower Project Tunnel
Emergency crews extracted a Chinese worker named Lu Haitao from a 225-meter (about 740-foot) tunnel at the Trishuli hydropower project, according to an army statement cited by the Associated Press. The operation brought the total number of workers pulled alive from that specific site to three, following the rescues of two Nepalese workers on Friday. A joint team of Nepalese military personnel and South Korean disaster experts carried out the extraction, according to Nepal’s army.
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Chinese state broadcaster CCTV released a photograph showing two rescuers carrying Lu out of the tunnel. CCTV also published audio of Lu describing how he repeatedly shouted whenever he saw rescue crews’ lights, though operators could not hear him initially. “When they rescued me today, when they shone before my eyes, I couldn’t believe it,” Lu said, according to CCTV. The broadcaster reported that Lu was subsequently transported to a hospital and remained in stable condition after undergoing a health assessment.
Did you know? Specialised rescue teams from India, China, South Korea and the United States have been searching through debris, damaged structures and tunnels at the projects, hoping to find survivors, and authorities said roughly 500 workers are believed to be trapped in various tunnels at the 12 hydropower projects.
Mud-Covered Woman Lifted to Safety in Nuwakot
In a separate operation on Saturday, emergency personnel rescued a woman alive from a damaged residential building in flood-hit Nuwakot town, according to Nepal’s army spokesperson. Rescuers found the woman covered in mud inside the ruined structure, supplied her with bottled water, and wrapped her in a gray blanket before pulling her to safety. Officials confirmed she was airlifted to Kathmandu for medical treatment.
The dual rescues offer a brief window of hope amid an immense humanitarian crisis. According to Nepal’s disaster management agency, the August 26 floods killed at least 1,300 people, while more than 5,000 individuals remain missing. Search operations remain heavily concentrated around the nation’s 12 hydropower projects, where approximately 900 workers remain unaccounted for.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the devastating floods hit Nepal?
The floods occurred on August 26, according to Nepal’s disaster management agency.
What caused the Nepal floods?
The disaster was likely caused by a glacier collapse, according to Nepal’s disaster management agency.
How many people are still missing?
More than 5,000 people remain missing, including about 900 workers across 12 hydropower projects, according to authorities.
Which countries sent specialized rescue teams to Nepal?
Specialized rescue teams from India, China, South Korea, and the United States have been assisting with the search operations, according to the Associated Press.
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