Two workers were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after catastrophic floods devastated the region. The men were pulled from the Trishuli 3A tunnel on Friday, as emergency teams continued searching for others believed to be trapped inside.
Key Takeaways
Two workers were rescued from a hydropower tunnel nine days after devastating floods in Nepal. Rescuers heard voices inside the Trishuli 3A tunnel, leading them to locate and save two men identified as a mechanical foreman and supervisor. - Two workers rescued from Trishuli 3A tunnel after nine days - At least 557 workers missing from hydropower projects along the Trishuli River - Around 1,259 people killed in floods with over 5,000 still missing
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 7 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Workers Missing From Trishuli Project | 1 Difference | CBS News and The Guardian report that at least 557 workers are missing from the Trishuli project. NPR reports that about 900 workers are missing from 12 hydropower projects in Nepal. | ▼ |
| Rescue Location | Broad Agreement | Trishuli 3A tunnel in Nepal | |
| Time Since Flood When Workers Rescued | Broad Agreement | Nine days after the floods on August 26th | |
| Depth Of Tunnel | Broad Agreement | Rescued from a depth of 170 metres inside the tunnel. | |
| Cause Of Flood | Broad Agreement | Likely caused by glacier collapse. |
Number Of Workers Missing From Trishuli Project
▼CBS News and The Guardian report that at least 557 workers are missing from the Trishuli project. NPR reports that about 900 workers are missing from 12 hydropower projects in Nepal.
Rescue Location
Broad AgreementTrishuli 3A tunnel in Nepal
Time Since Flood When Workers Rescued
Broad AgreementNine days after the floods on August 26th
Depth Of Tunnel
Broad AgreementRescued from a depth of 170 metres inside the tunnel.
Cause Of Flood
Broad AgreementLikely caused by glacier collapse.
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The rescues occurred following reports of voices heard within the tunnel, which was flooded and buried under debris caused by a likely glacier collapse on August 26. The workers were identified as a mechanical foreman and supervisor. Both men were in stable condition after being flown to a hospital in Kathmandu.
According to local authorities, at least 557 workers are missing from the Trishuli 3A hydropower project, with about 115 believed to be trapped in the main tunnel. Rescue efforts have focused on hydropower tunnels where survivors may have found air pockets. The disaster has claimed at least 1,259 lives and left more than 5,000 people missing across Nepal.
Rescuers continue to work around the clock, clearing mud and heavy boulders from tunnel entrances in hopes of finding additional survivors. International teams from India, China, and South Korea have arrived to assist in the complex rescue operations. The floods destroyed numerous hydropower projects along major rivers, complicating efforts to locate trapped workers.
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