Mandi, September 4 (Udaipur Kiran) : Knowledge Singh, a resident of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, has safely returned home after being trapped for nearly two days during a devastating disaster in Nepal. The Nepal Army successfully rescued him and his colleagues, who were working on a power project when the calamity struck.
Recalling the incident, Singh described how the weather was normal on the morning of August 26 when he arrived at work around 7 AM. However, between 9:30 and 9:45 AM, a strong gust of wind followed by a loud noise caught everyone off guard. Confused, Singh urged his fellow workers to evacuate the building. Some of them emerged covered in mud and water, having narrowly escaped the flooding that had surged into the powerhouse through the TRT tunnel.
While around 110 employees managed to escape, one worker remained trapped inside due to debris blocking the exit. Once outside, the scene was chaotic, with large stones and rubble flowing in the direction of the flood. The workers sought refuge at a higher elevation for two to three hours until conditions calmed down enough for them to assess the damage in the project area, where camps, markets, and parts of the village were severely impacted.
Later that night, reports of rising water prompted the workers to move to a safer location approximately 50 meters high. The next morning, a rescue team from the Nepal Army arrived and assured them of their safety. They were subsequently taken to an army camp in Butwal and later transported to Kathmandu, where the company arranged accommodations for them. Singh expressed gratitude for the support from both his company and the Nepal Army during the crisis.
Singh shared that his last normal conversation with his family was at around 6:30 AM on the day of the disaster. After losing contact, his family grew increasingly anxious as news of the disaster spread. It wasn’t until the following day that he was able to call his son and reassure his family of his safety.
The company arranged for Singh’s return flight on August 31, allowing him to travel through Delhi to Chandigarh and finally reach his home in Sundernagar around 1 PM. He noted that there was a moment when he and his colleagues felt their survival was uncertain, but they encouraged each other throughout the ordeal.
Among the four workers from Himachal Pradesh involved in the project, three have returned safely, while Sukhwinder from Una district remains unaccounted for. Singh mentioned that the rescue operation is ongoing, and they are awaiting any updates regarding the missing workers. The situation has been distressing for the families of those affected, who continue to hope for their loved ones’ safe return.
Singh’s niece, Raksha, expressed immense relief upon hearing of her uncle’s safe return. The family had been deeply worried after learning about the disaster in Nepal but felt comforted when they received news of his safety. His sister-in-law, Padma Devi, also shared her happiness over his return.
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