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Today, Sep 4
09:10Ynet
Workers rescued alive from tunnels in Nepal 9 days after the disaster: "We are here to save you"
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Workers rescued alive from tunnels in Nepal 9 days after the disaster: "We are here to save you"

Rescue teams in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydroelectric power station tunnel nine days after a glacier collapse. They are the first survivors found among hundreds of workers still missing following the disaster.

Yesterday, Sep 3
17:20Ynet
In Nepal, dolls are burned instead of bodies, survivor from the 'Miracle House': 'The water rose, we didn't know if we would survive'
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In Nepal, dolls are burned instead of bodies, survivor from the 'Miracle House': 'The water rose, we didn't know if we would survive'

8 days after the flood disaster, more than 4,200 are still missing on the Tibet border, and families who have lost hope have begun symbolic funeral rites, burning straw dolls instead of the remains of their loved ones. Rescue teams are clearing a path to those trapped in power plants, 9,300 soldiers are opening roads and have begun evacuating survivors using zip lines over the Trishuli River...

Sep 2, 2026
14:06Ynet
Renewed hope in Nepal: "46 survivors trapped in a tunnel, they are likely alive"
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Renewed hope in Nepal: "46 survivors trapped in a tunnel, they are likely alive"

Exactly one week after the flood disaster on the border with Tibet, the official death toll stands at 1,130 and the number of missing at nearly 4,500, including hundreds of foreign citizens from 39 countries, among them two Israelis. The Nepal Electricity Authority reveals that dozens of workers from a hydroelectric power station are likely in an underground space with survival supplies. Rescue...

Sep 1, 2026
00:08Ynet
Escaped from the tunnels in the Himalayas that became a death trap: "The water chased me for 20 minutes"
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Escaped from the tunnels in the Himalayas that became a death trap: "The water chased me for 20 minutes"

A week after the flood disaster, a race against time continues in Nepal to try to rescue hundreds of workers trapped in the tunnels of hydroelectric plants - but even drones that flew inside found no signs of life: "They filled up with mud like toothpaste in a tube. No space was left." One of the survivors recounts to the BBC: "We ran with all our might, I almost lost consciousness from the...

Aug 31, 2026
14:39N12
Six days after the flood disaster in Nepal: Another Israeli woman is defined as missing
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Six days after the flood disaster in Nepal: Another Israeli woman is defined as missing

Another Israeli is still missing in the border area with Tibet, after contact with the group of travelers he was with was cut off following the flood.

Hours before the flood: The last footage of two tourists missing in Nepal
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Hours before the flood: The last footage of two tourists missing in Nepal

The daughter of one of two British tourists missing following the flood in Nepal discovered online footage of them from the hours leading up to the disaster. The two were on their way to a pilgrimage in Tibet, and their family members continue efforts to locate them: "We have not given up."

Aug 29, 2026
More than 600 dead and about 3,000 missing in Nepal: "Nothing is left here"
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More than 600 dead and about 3,000 missing in Nepal: "Nothing is left here"

Efforts continue to locate thousands missing following a massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. The number of missing is estimated at 3,000, with 633 bodies recovered so far.

Aug 28, 2026
08:06N12
China and Nepal in a race against time: efforts to prevent another flood disaster
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China and Nepal in a race against time: efforts to prevent another flood disaster

Devastating floods on the border have created a massive lake, equivalent to 1,200 Olympic swimming pools, which threatens to burst and endanger rescue operations. Rain continues to destabilize the mountain terrain. China has deployed an engineering team to assess the situation as the search for missing persons continues.

Aug 26, 2026
14:04N12
Hundreds of travelers missing and heavy destruction in a deadly flood on the Nepal-China border: at least 17 dead
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Hundreds of travelers missing and heavy destruction in a deadly flood on the Nepal-China border: at least 17 dead

Massive water currents washed away settlements in northern Nepal and knocked multi-story buildings into the river. The water level makes it difficult for rescue helicopters to land in the area. In neighboring Tibet, casualties were also reported, and roads, electricity, and communications were cut off. Among the missing are 291 foreign citizens and 93 Nepalese citizens. 60 workers are missing at a...

13:32Walla
Nepal: At least 17 dead in floods, fears for the lives of hundreds missing - including Israelis
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Nepal: At least 17 dead in floods, fears for the lives of hundreds missing - including Israelis

Flash floods on the Tibet-Nepal border led to the erasure of entire villages. As of now: only 12 people have been rescued from the disaster zones. The President of China ordered rescue and relief forces to be sent to the border area. Officials in the country estimate: "The scale of the casualties is enormous."

Aug 8, 2026
Chilling discovery in the Himalayas: Climbers find bodies buried in the snow
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Chilling discovery in the Himalayas: Climbers find bodies buried in the snow

At an altitude of 5,000 meters, local residents climbing in the Himalayas discovered the remains of mountaineers who went missing during an avalanche last November. Nepalese police have resumed recovery efforts, though severe weather is currently hampering helicopter access.

Aug 7, 2026
06:00Ynet
The man who broke all climbing records – and died on the mountain: The turbulent life of the Netflix superstar
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The man who broke all climbing records – and died on the mountain: The turbulent life of the Netflix superstar

He grew up in poverty in Nepal, served in the British Special Forces, and turned local climbers from support staff into the main stars. Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja conquered the world's 14 highest peaks in 189 days, led the first winter ascent of K2, and became an international icon thanks to Netflix. Alongside his achievements, he faced sharp criticism and serious allegations, which he denied. This...

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