Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,295 as Two Rescued From Tunnel
The two workers were pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel after nine days, offering rare relief amid widespread destruction.
The death toll from flooding in Nepal has reached approximately 1,295, after two workers were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel after nine days, rescue services announced. Recovery and aid efforts continue amid widespread destruction.
The floods, caused by prolonged monsoon rainfall, hit multiple regions of the country, damaging roads, bridges and energy infrastructure, hampering rescue crews' access to the most remote and hardest-hit areas.
A Rescue After Nine Days
The rescue of the two workers after nine days trapped in the hydropower tunnel marks a rare moment of relief amid otherwise tragic developments — confirmation that rescue efforts continue even under conditions where hope of finding survivors typically fades over time.
The international community is already sending humanitarian aid to affected regions, and Nepalese authorities continue assessing the full scale of damage caused by the natural disaster.
MKNews Hub · World · September 5, 2026
