Two individuals have been rescued alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli hydropower project in Nepal, nine days after being trapped by glacial floods. The floods were triggered by a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) event. Rescue efforts were hampered by challenging conditions within the tunnel and the ongoing flood situation. Authorities confirmed the survivors were found in stable condition, though details regarding their identities and specific circumstances are still emerging. The successful rescue offers a rare positive outcome amidst the widespread devastation caused by recent flooding in Nepal. This event highlights the increasing risks posed by GLOFs due to climate change in the Himalayan region, and the urgent need for disaster preparedness. The survivors are receiving medical attention following their ordeal.

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