'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues give hope for more flood survivors
Two survivors have been rescued from a tunnel in Nepal more than a week after devastating flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border. The rescue has provided a glimmer of hope as the army continues to search for others amidst difficult conditions caused by mud and debris.
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The disaster has resulted in over 1,300 deaths, making it one of the most significant humanitarian crises in the region recently.
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues give hope for more flood survivors Close Two people have been rescued from a tunnel in Nepal more than a week after flash flooding hit the Nepal-Tibet border, killing more than 1,300 people.
Nepal's army is continuing its search for survivors, but mud and rocks are making rescue efforts difficult.
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