One of the rescued workers said he spent his days trapped underground “chanting mantras to give myself hope” while hearing others stuck and calling out for help.

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel, raising hopes of reaching a dozen others believed to be trapped nine days after catastrophic floods…

The dramatic breakthrough comes after voices were heard from inside the tunnels of the stricken plant. Follow for the latest updates.

At least 557 workers are missing from a hydropower project along the Trishuli River, with about 115 still believed to be trapped.