Nepal continues to battle the devastating aftermath of the August 26 glacial collapse and flash floods, with the death toll surpassing 1,300 and thousands still missing. Rescue teams are searching through debris, damaged settlements and hydropower tunnels for survivors.

In a major breakthrough, a Chinese national was rescued alive after spending 10 days trapped inside a hydropower tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 project. He was found around 225 metres inside the tunnel and was reported to have stable vital signs, though he showed signs of mild hypothermia.

A 64-year-old woman, Chandika Shrestha, was also rescued alive after 11 days after being buried beneath debris in Nuwakot. The dramatic rescues have renewed hopes that other missing people could still be alive.

NEPAL FLOODS | 1,300+ Dead, Thousands Missing As Rescuers Search Flooded Tunnels

NEPAL FLOODS | Nepal’s devastating floods and glacial collapse have killed more than 1,300 people, while over 5,600 remain missing as rescue teams continue a desperate search for survivors.

Twelve days into the disaster, rescue operations are continuing across some of the worst-hit regions. In the Chile area, an Indian-Nepali rescue team is searching for people believed to be trapped inside a hydropower tunnel.

According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, an approach road for heavy machinery is being constructed to speed up rescue operations. A three-ton excavator has been transported to Syru Bessi, where it will be assembled before being moved toward the tunnel once the temporary route is ready.

In Rasuwa, a Chinese national was rescued alive from inside a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project. The survivor had no visible injuries and stable vital signs but showed signs of mild hypothermia. Officials say this is the third person rescued alive from the tunnels.

NEPAL FLOODS | Death Toll Crosses 1,300, Over 5,600 Missing | Tunnel Rescues Bring Fresh Hope

India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal as the death and humanitarian toll from the devastating floods continues to mount. New Delhi has offered additional rescue support, including tunnel experts, medical teams and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel if requested by Kathmandu.

The situation remains particularly critical at hydropower projects, where hundreds of workers were reportedly sheltering inside tunnels after floodwaters and debris destroyed access routes. Nearly 1,000 workers connected to various projects have reportedly been unaccounted for, including around 40 Indians and eight South Koreans.

India has already delivered more than 62 tonnes of emergency relief material to flood-hit Nepal through three separate airlifts. An Indian rescue assistance team has also reached the affected areas as authorities continue search and rescue operations.

Nepal has also sought assistance from India and China to construct 42 Bailey bridges to restore road connectivity in areas devastated by floods. India has agreed to support the bridge-building effort as Kathmandu works to reconnect isolated communities.

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Four workers trapped inside the tunnel of an under-construction hydropower project in Nepal`s Bajhang District since Sunday were found dead on Monday afternoon, police said.

The workers had gone inside a 300 metres long tunnel of the Kalangagad Hydropower Project on a tractor to make a survey, and are believed to have fallen unconscious during work.

A joint rescue operation by Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and locals had been underway to find the missing workers, Ganesh Bom, the Deputy Superintendent of Police of Bajhang District, told ANI. He added that their bodies were retrieved by a team of Armed Police Force today.

The deceased have been identified as Karna Bahadur Shahi, Mahendra Bahadur Shahi, Mahendra Saud and Sher Singh Dhami.&nbsp;

Four workers trapped inside the tunnel of an under-construction hydropower project in Nepal`s Bajhang District since Sunday were found dead on Monday afternoon, police said.

Four workers trapped inside the tunnel of an under-construction hydropower project in Nepal`s Bajhang District since Sunday were found dead on Monday afternoon, police said. The workers had gone inside a 300 metres long tunnel of the Kalangagad Hydropower Project on a tractor to make a survey, and are believed to have fallen unconscious during work. A joint rescue operation by Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and locals had been underway to find the missing workers, Ganesh Bom, the Deputy Superintendent of Police of Bajhang District, told ANI. He added that their bodies were retrieved by a team of Armed Police Force today. The deceased have been identified as Karna Bahadur Shahi, Mahendra Bahadur Shahi, Mahendra Saud and Sher Singh Dhami.

Nepal: Four workers trapped inside hydropower tunnel found dead 