8 Workers Reach Assam After Nepal Flood Rescue, 5 Remain Missing
Eight workers from Assam have been rescued from flood-hit areas in Nepal and returned home, while five others remain missing. The workers survived by climbing to higher ground after a sudden surge of floodwater.
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This highlights the plight of migrant laborers caught in cross-border natural disasters and the challenges of international rescue coordination.
In a significant development, eight Assamese workers who were rescued from Nepal have been brought back to Assam. However, five more workers from the state still remain unaccounted for.The Assam Police brought back the eight Assamese workers after rescuing them from the Nepal border area of Bagdogra in North Bengal.The rescued workers have been identified as Pankaj Barman, Gopal Chand Debnath, Gautam Das, Samar Bezbaruah, Sarvishan Marak, Saneswar Narzary, Silva Marak, and Elipson Sangma.The devastating floods in Nepal have killed over 900, and although rescue operations are ongoing, thousands of people are still missing.Amid this crisis, eight workers from…
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