Two workers rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel

Rescuers in Nepal successfully retrieved two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel after they became trapped earlier this week. The incident occurred at a construction site in the western part of the country, prompting an immediate response from the Nepalese Army’s engineering corps, local fire services and the tunnel’s on‑site safety team.

According to officials, a sudden surge of water flooded a section of the tunnel, cutting off the workers’ exit and forcing them to seek refuge in a side chamber. Rescue teams entered the tunnel equipped with breathing apparatus and portable lighting, locating the men after roughly two hours of searching. Both workers were extracted unharmed and transferred to a nearby hospital for observation, where they were reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the water ingress and are reviewing safety protocols at the project.

The prompt rescue underscores the coordination among Nepal’s emergency services and the ongoing emphasis on worker safety in the nation’s expanding hydropower sector. Further assessments are expected to determine any necessary corrective actions to prevent similar incidents in the future.