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- A tunnel at NHPC's Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim's Namchi district collapsed on Monday after a sudden methane burst, sealing the entrance and trapping around 25 workers.
- Twelve bodies have been recovered, and 13 to 15 workers remain feared trapped as rescue teams from the NDRF, Sikkim Police, fire services and coal mining experts continue operations.
- Heavy rainfall, waterlogging and the risk of gas accumulation are hampering the rescue.
- The Sikkim chief minister and the Prime Minister have announced relief payments for victims' families, and a special committee will investigate the cause.
What to watch next
- Progress of rescue efforts for the 13-15 workers still feared trapped
- Findings of the special committee investigating the cause of the collapse
- Impact on the 500 MW project's scheduled 2029 commissioning amid safety scrutiny
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Named India · Jholungey · Namchi district · Samardung · Sikkim · ANI · Fire and Emergency Services · Narendra Modi · National Disaster Response Force · NHPC · Prem Singh Tamang · Sikkim Police · Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project
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