Sikkim NHPC tunnel collapse: 12 dead, up to 15 workers still feared trapped
A tunnel collapse at the 500 MW Teesta Stage VI hydropower project in Sikkim has resulted in 12 confirmed deaths, with up to 15 workers still feared trapped inside. Rescue operations, involving the National Disaster Response Force and local authorities, face challenges due to heavy rainfall and potential gas accumulation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance for the victims' families and stated that a special committee will investigate the incident's cause.