Heavy rains flood Uttarakhand tunnel, rescuers free 16 trapped workers
A sudden surge of water in a construction tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, trapped workers, and rescue teams have so far freed 16 of them.
Intense rain in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, led to a rapid inflow of water into the HCC tunnel that is under construction, trapping a group of laborers. Police and district administration were alerted and immediately organized a rescue operation. Sixteen workers have been extracted safely, while rescue crews continue to work on evacuating those still inside the flooded passage.
The water ingress has created a critical environment, prompting officials to monitor the site closely and coordinate ongoing evacuation efforts. The administration is also collecting precise information about the total number of workers present at the time of the incident. No further details on the health of the remaining workers or the extent of the flooding have been released yet.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety risks for construction crews during extreme weather and the need for rapid emergency response.
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