Rescue teams in Nepal have successfully extracted two workers alive from a collapsed tunnel, a breakthrough that comes nine days after the devastating floods that struck the region on August 26. The operation, still underway, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by emergency responders as they navigate damaged infrastructure and severe weather conditions. Officials report that the rescued workers were trapped underground for several hours before being located, underscoring the urgency and complexity of the mission. The incident reflects the broader efforts to recover from the floods, which have left widespread destruction and a heightened need for coordinated rescue and relief operations.


Officials say rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a tunnel Friday during an ongoing operation. The rescues come nine days after the Aug. 26 floods.