Assam workers airlifted after Nepal floods, Pankaj Barman shaken

India Sep 02, 2026

Two young workers from Nalbari, Assam, survived the massive flash floods in Nepal on August 26.

While working at the Trishuli Hydropower Project, they rushed to a mountain for safety as floodwaters rose dangerously high.

Stranded for a day, they were finally airlifted by a Nepal government helicopter, but Pankaj Barman witnessed some of his senior colleagues being swept away, an experience that still deeply affects him.

Assam and Nepal coordinated repatriation

Both men have returned to their families in Assam, shaken by what happened.

Samar Bezbaruah shared that he never wants to go back to Nepal after this ordeal.

Assam and Nepal authorities coordinated to bring them home safely.