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ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - 2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel, raising hopes of reaching a dozen others believed to be trapped nine days after catastrophic floods devastated towns and swept away villages

NYTIMES (Anupreeta Das and Binod Ghimire) - Workers Rescued From Tunnel in Nepal 9 Days After Flood

Rescuers pulled out two survivors as the search continued for hundreds missing inside hydropower projects that were buried in the flooding catastrophe last week.

NEWSNATIONNOW (SHRISTI KAFLE and SHEIKH SAALIQ, Associated Press) - 2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel Friday as emergency teams continued an operation to reach others believed to be trapped inside, officials said. The two men were rescued from the Trishuli 3A tunnel nine days after floods, likely caused by a glacier collapse, devastated towns and [...]

YOUTUBE (CNN) - What made the Nepal-China floods so devastating? | Meanwhile in Asia

Nearly a week on from devastating floods on the Nepal-China border, mourners farewell their loved ones while mass graves are dug for those yet to be identified. Our hosts explore how survivors are grappling with loss, while living in fear of future floods. 0:00 A disaster like no other in the region 5:16 The overwhelming grief in the aftermath 11:41 The monumental task of identifying loved ones 14:38 What this disaster means for the future of the region Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #China #Floods #News

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Nepal floods: Expert on the search for trapped tunnel workers

Rescue teams in Nepal are trying to locate workers who may still be alive within mountain hydropower tunnels, but the passageways are clogged with mud following last week's deadly flash floods. Construction engineer Leon Jacobs agrees it's possible some workers have survived. “Because the tunnels are so large, there’s a fair amount of air down there," he told "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" on Wednesday. "The question, of course, becomes what do they have for food and water?” #World #Nepal #Floods Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Cadaver dogs deployed in Grand Canyon as flash flood death toll rises to two, one man still missing

Two friends are dead and a third remains missing after a flash flood tore through one of the Grand Canyon's most popular backcountry corridors, and search teams with cadaver dogs are now combing the wreckage for any sign of the man who hasn't been found. The National Park Service confirmed that Dr. John Giusti, 46, […] The post Cadaver dogs deployed in Grand Canyon as flash flood death toll rises to two, one man still missing appeared first on American Almanac .

Two friends are dead and a third remains missing after a flash flood tore through one of the Grand Canyon's most popular backcountry corridors, and search teams with cadaver dogs are now combing the wreckage for any sign of the man who hasn't been found. The National Park Service confirmed that Dr. John Giusti, 46, a Texas chiropractor and father of three, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42, of Granbury, Texas, were killed when floodwaters ripped through Bright Angel Canyon on Saturday, August 29. Timothy Allen Smith, 53, the third member of their hiking party, has not been located. As of Tuesday, four cadaver dog teams were set to search the Bright Angel Creek and Phantom Ranch areas, joined by a U.S. Border Patrol technical search team using…Open

What damage was sustained by the Transcanyon Waterline due to the flooding?
Approximately 40 percent of the Transcanyon Waterline, which is the canyon's only water pipeline, was damaged or destroyed. This damage forced the National Park Service to impose Stage 4 water restrictions and ban overnight tourist stays.
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What search methods and teams were deployed to locate the missing hiker in the Grand Canyon?
Search teams utilized four cadaver dog teams to comb the Bright Angel Creek and Phantom Ranch areas. They were joined by a U.S. Border Patrol technical search team using a drone and Bluetooth technology.
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How did the Dragon Bravo Fire contribute to the intensity of the flash flooding?
A burn scar from the Dragon Bravo Fire, which struck the North Rim before the summer, made the ground less able to absorb rainfall. The Weather Service cited the canyon's steepness and this fire damage as major contributors to the flood's intensity.
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What caused the flash flood in Bright Angel Canyon and what was the timing of the event?
The National Weather Service attributed the disaster to four rounds of rain that swept across parts of the canyon over approximately six hours on Saturday. The first three rounds saturated the soil, and the fourth delivered a torrential downpour that triggered the flash flood at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time.
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What specific area of the Grand Canyon was impacted by the flash flood on August 29?
The flash flood tore through Bright Angel Canyon, specifically affecting Bright Angel Creek, the Phantom Ranch area, and the lower North Kaibab Trail.
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Who were the victims identified in the Bright Angel Canyon flash flood that occurred on Saturday, August 29?
The two individuals confirmed dead were Dr. John Giusti, a 46-year-old Texas chiropractor and father of three, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42, of Granbury, Texas. A third man, Timothy Allen Smith, 53, remains missing.
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