Live Updates: Rescuers Search Nepal Tunnel for Survivors After Finding 2 Alive

What the report says

Rescue crews in Nepal were searching a tunnel at a hydropower project after a deadly flood last week left dozens of people believed trapped, according to The New York Times. Officials said two people had already been found alive, but it was not clear how many others might still be surviving underground.

The situation centers on a hydropower site in Nepal where floodwaters apparently caused a collapse or inundation severe enough to trap workers and others in the tunnel system. The New York Times said authorities believed dozens of people were inside when the flooding struck, though the exact number and condition of those still missing remained uncertain.

The development highlights the dangers faced by workers on large infrastructure projects in flood-prone areas, especially when extreme weather disrupts construction or access routes. Search-and-rescue operations in such settings can be slow and hazardous because tunnels may be unstable, waterlogged or blocked by debris.

The report does not provide a full accounting of casualties or a final outcome, and officials were still trying to determine how many people remained alive. The broader context is Nepal’s vulnerability to flooding and landslides, particularly during heavy monsoon periods, which can complicate rescue efforts and heighten risks at remote worksites.