Coverage dated September 6, 2026

Nepal flood survivor’s family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting

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Lu Haitao’s family can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Chinese man's rescue from a tunnel that protected him from the Nepal flooding. The devastating floods on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,300 people and nearly 4,900 remain missing in Nepal alone.

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    Lu Haitao’s family can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Chinese man's rescue from a tunnel that protected him from the Nepal flooding. The devastating floods on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,300 people and nearly 4,900 remain missing in Nepal alone.

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