WorldPingThe glacier collapse that led to devastating flash floods across the Himalayan region of Nepal and its border with the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet on August 26 was preceded by early warning signs, experts say.
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The Nepal Cabinet described the business-related measures as the first phase of its recovery package, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported…
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Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel as emergency teams continued efforts to reach others believed to be trapped and still alive inside, officials said.
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WorldPingNine days after catastrophic floods hit Nepal, hope emerges from the dark as two workers have been rescued from a collapsed tunnel. They are receiving treatment as emergency crews race to find more survivors.
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WorldPingA worker rescued after nine days chanted the Hare Krishna mantra for survival. Sanjay Sah stayed back to ensure others escaped the disaster upstream. He communicated with a few nearby workers while trapped in darkness.
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WorldPingIn a video posted to social media on September 4, the Nepali #army announced it had rescued two workers trapped in a hydropower tunnel. The rescue brings hope of reaching over a dozen others thought to be trapped inside the tunnel.
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WorldPingEight days after disastrous floods in Nepal, as the death toll continues to rise, survivors are left struggling to access basic necessities. The shortages are adding to the hardships of those living in temporary shelters after having lost homes and belongings.
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