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14 Aug

Chamoli Tunnel Accident: Seven Dead After Sudden Inrush of Water and Debris, Rescue Efforts Continue

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Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): A major accident at an under-construction tunnel in Pipalkoti has claimed seven lives after a large quantity of water and debris entered the structure, trapping workers inside. The tunnel is part of a project being executed by the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC). Rescue teams have been working to reach the remaining workers, with the operation being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). 19 rescued workers taken to Gopeshwar hospital A total of 19 workers were brought to the District Hospital in Gopeshwar after being evacuated from…

13 Aug

16 Rescued, Several Trapped After Water and Debris Inundate Chamoli Hydroelectric Tunnel

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Chamoli (Gurpreet Singh): A major rescue operation was launched in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Thursday after a sudden surge of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at the Pipalkoti hydroelectric project. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) Limited project site, where construction work is being executed by Hindustan Construction Company (HCC). Emergency response teams quickly mobilized to the location following reports that roughly 18 to 19 workers were trapped inside the facility. By Thursday evening, multi-agency relief operations had successfully evacuated at least 16 workers, while search efforts continued to…

31 Dec

60 Injured in Loco Train Collision at Chamoli Hydroelectric Project Tunnel

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Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): Around 60 people were injured when a loco train carrying workers collided with a goods train inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, officials confirmed. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said the accident occurred late Tuesday evening, involving 109 people, most of whom were project workers. “The train has been evacuated, and the condition of all injured is currently stable,” he added. Authorities explained that one train was transporting personnel while the other was carrying construction materials inside the tunnel, which is part of the hydroelectric project being developed by THDC…

18 Sep

Cloudburst Ravages Chamoli’s Nanda Nagar, 7 Missing; CM Dhami Assures Close Monitoring

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Chamoli, Uttarakhand (Rajeev Sharma): A sudden cloudburst late Wednesday night in the Nanda Nagar area of Chamoli district has left a trail of destruction, with at least five people reported missing and six houses completely washed away. According to officials, two people were rescued from under the debris while teams continue to search for others who are feared trapped. Rescue efforts by the SDRF, local police, and medical units are underway, though heavy rains are making the operation difficult. Three ambulances and additional relief personnel have been rushed to the site. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took to X (formerly…

30 Aug

Dhami Orders Urgent Relief Measures as Cloudbursts and Flash Floods Ravage Uttarakhand

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Dehradun, August 30 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened an emergency review meeting today to outline an immediate action plan after a series of devastating cloudbursts and flash floods swept across the state this month.At the meeting with district magistrates and senior officials, Dhami directed all departments to intensify relief and rescue operations with maximum coordination. He ordered the swift restoration of blocked highways, repair of essential services such as electricity and water supply, and expedited preparations for the upcoming Char Dham pilgrimage and festival season, which remain severely affected by washed-out roads and landslides.The Chief Minister stressed…

29 Aug

Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc in Chamoli, Families Trapped in Debris

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Chamoli/Rudraprayag: Intense overnight rainfall triggered a cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, leaving two people unaccounted for and several animals buried under mud and rubble. District authorities confirmed that relief teams have arrived at the affected site, though blocked roads across the hilly terrain are slowing down operations. Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari stated that efforts are underway to trace the missing individuals and provide immediate assistance to affected families. The situation was further aggravated by reports of another cloudburst in the Bareth Dungar Tok area of Rudraprayag’s Buskedar tehsil, where debris flows have trapped local residents. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh…

23 Aug

Cloudburst in Chamoli’s Tharali: Homes Destroyed, Girl Missing

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Chamoli, Uttarakhand (Rajeev Sharma): A cloudburst struck Tharali tehsil in Chamoli district late Friday night, causing large-scale destruction and leaving at least one person missing, officials said on Saturday. According to District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari, the downpour sent massive debris rushing through the area, flattening several houses and severely damaging the official residence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). Confirming the situation, Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman stated, “Heavy debris entered houses, markets and even the SDM’s residence. Relief teams along with the district administration have reached the affected site. One girl has gone missing, and search operations are ongoing.”…

01 Mar

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 14 More Rescued, 8 Still Trapped as Search Continues

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Chamoli, Uttarakhand (National Times)– Search and rescue teams in Uttarakhand’s Mana village have successfully pulled 14 more Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers from the avalanche-hit site, but eight remain trapped, officials reported on Saturday. The avalanche struck early Friday morning, burying 55 workers under heavy snow near a BRO camp between Mana and Badrinath. By Friday night, 33 workers were rescued, and an additional 14 were saved on Saturday morning. Confusion Over Number of Trapped Workers Initially, officials believed 57 workers were buried, but Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman later clarified that two were on leave, reducing the…