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Special Report: Nepal Tunnel Rescues
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- Amanpour
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- Aug 31, 2026
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Summary
Five days after catastrophic flash floods swept along the Nepal-Tibet border, the true extent of the devastation is becoming clear. More than 4,000 people are still missing, and more than 900 are confirmed dead. A major push is being made to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels which were submerged in thick mud during the floods. Hanako Montgomery has more on the rescue efforts. Also on today's show: John Torpey, Response Director, World Central Kitchen & Lila Pieters Yahia. Regional Coordinator, UN Nepal; Mark Neville, Creator & Andrey Kurkov, guest curator, "Postcode Ukraine: Diary of a Volunteer"; Mursal Rahim. Afghan refugee / Case Manager, Migration & Refugee Services, Catholic Charities, USA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices