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September 5, 2026

Nepal flood live: Two survivors found 10 days after flash flood disaster

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Nepali Army rescuers in action at a disaster site, collaborating amidst damaged infrastructure.
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What we know

Last verified 19:06
  • Two survivors have been found nearly 10 days after a flash flood in Nepal.
  • The survivors include a Chinese national and a Nepali woman.
  • They were located by rescue teams in flood-damaged areas.
  • Initial reports had presumed some victims dead, but these survivors were found during ongoing search operations.

Live updates

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SN Analysis

Two Survivors Found 10 Days After Nepal Flash Flood

Rescue teams in Nepal have located two individuals alive nearly 10 days after a devastating flash flood struck the region. Among those rescued are a Chinese national and a Nepali woman, both pulled from flood-damaged areas. The discovery comes after initial reports had presumed some victims dead, highlighting the ongoing search and rescue efforts in the disaster zone.

What we’ll be tracking

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Why it matters

Human resilience

The survival of two individuals nearly 10 days after the flash flood underscores the resilience and hope amid disaster.

International impact

The rescue of a Chinese national alongside a Nepali woman highlights the cross-border implications of the disaster.

Search and rescue efforts

Ongoing search operations continue to uncover survivors, challenging initial assumptions about the death toll.