Rescue workers in Nepal have pulled two people alive from the rubble of a devastating flood, according to a report from Castanet. The survivors were found 10 days after the disaster struck, a remarkably long time for anyone to remain trapped beneath debris.
The rescue operation took place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, as crews continued to search through the wreckage left by the flooding. Castanet reports that the two individuals were extracted from the debris alive, though the outlet did not provide further details on their identities or current medical condition.
The floods, described as devastating, have caused widespread destruction across the affected region in Nepal. The fact that rescuers were still finding survivors after 10 days highlights both the severity of the event and the determination of the search teams working on the ground.
Finding anyone alive this long after a structural collapse is rare. Typically, survival windows shrink dramatically after the first few days, making this rescue a notable exception. The effort suggests that rescue crews have maintained continuous operations, refusing to give up hope even as time passed.
Castanet’s report offers no information on the broader death toll or the total number of people still missing. It also does not specify the exact location within Nepal where the rescue occurred or the cause of the flooding.
What to watch next: Whether further survivors are found as search operations continue, and whether authorities release updated figures on the flood’s overall impact.
