Rescue teams in Nepal have successfully pulled two workers alive from a mud-clogged tunnel nine days after severe flooding and landslides struck the region. The workers were trapped underground when intense monsoon rains inundated local infrastructure, causing heavy debris and sediment to block the tunnel’s exit. Emergency responders worked continuously to clear a path and safely extract the individuals, who were immediately transferred to a medical facility for treatment and observation.
- Two workers were successfully rescued after spending nine days trapped inside a mud-filled tunnel in Nepal.
- The incident was triggered by severe monsoon-driven floods and landslides that damaged infrastructure and blocked access routes.
- Emergency crews spent days clearing thick mud and debris to establish a route to the trapped workers.
- Both survivors were transported to medical facilities for care following their extraction.
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