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'Second life': Nepal tunnel survivor recalls ordeal

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Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived a catastrophic flood that struck a series of hydropower projects in Nepal on August 26, becoming trapped inside a tunnel. His survival emerged as a rare ray of hope amid a disaster that claimed at least 1,429 lives and left more than 5,640 people missing.

Mr. Sah was among hundreds of workers laboring at the hydropower project sites when the massive flooding occurred. Following his rescue, he has recounted the harrowing ordeal, describing his survival as a "second life."

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

The Hindu (IN) Focuses on the worker's personal ordeal and the broader context of hundreds affected at hydropower sites.
Channel NewsAsia (SG) Emphasizes the massive scale of the disaster's casualties alongside the rarity of the survivor's hope.
Read the full story at the source The Hindu · IN
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