9 Days After Flood, Two Men Are Pulled Alive From Mud-Filled Tunnels in Nepal

What the report says

Rescue teams in Nepal pulled two men alive from mud-filled tunnels at a hydroelectric plant nine days after flooding trapped them underground, according to the New York Times. The men were workers at the site, which was hit by floodwaters that blocked access and left them cut off deep below the surface. One of the rescued workers said he had repeatedly recited prayers while waiting to be found, underscoring the harsh conditions of the ordeal.

The rescue took place after an extended search and recovery effort at the power project, where teams had been dealing with mud, water and collapsed passages. The report indicates that the men were discovered after spending more than a week trapped in the tunnels, though the article text provided here does not give additional details about the rescue operation or the condition of the other worker.

The episode highlights both the dangers faced by laborers in Nepal’s infrastructure and energy projects and the risks posed by flooding in mountainous terrain. More broadly, such incidents can draw attention to safety planning at hydropower sites, which are common in Nepal because of the country’s river systems and steep geography. The Times said the men were rescued on Sept. 4, 2026.