7 dead, 3 missing as surge of water, debris enters under-construction hydro tunnel in Uttarakhand
- Posted on August 14, 2026
- By The Hindu
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A devastating disaster struck Uttarakhand as a sudden water surge inundated an under-construction hydroelectric tunnel, resulting in seven confirmed fatalities and three individuals still missing. The incident has triggered an intensive rescue operation facing significant challenges due to debris accumulation and ongoing water flow within the tunnel structure. Authorities are working urgently to locate missing workers while investigating the cause of the unexpected water influx during the project's construction phase.
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