Uttarakhand: 19 Workers Trapped in NHPC Tunnel After Landslide in Pithoragarh, Rescue Ops Underway

Upgraded 1 September 2025 at 18:44 IST

In Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, a landslide caught 11 employees inside an NHPC power plant tunnel. Authorities validated that the rescue efforts are continuous, with appropriate plans made.

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Pithoragarh: A minimum of 11 employees are still caught inside the tunnel of the underground NHPC power home in Ailagad, Dharchula block, Pithoragarh, after an enormous landslide obstructed the tunnel entryway. Far, 8 employees have actually been securely left.

According to the authorities, the tunnel path was obstructed due to the build-up of a big quantity of particles and stones. District Magistrate Vinod Goswami verified that fast relief and rescue operations are being carried out by the district administration with the collaborations of Border Roads Organisation (BRO), NHPC, CISF, and NDRF groups.

Authorities likewise validated that the location is being continually cleared for ongoing safe evacuation. Sufficient plans are provided even for those still caught inside the tunnel.

The authorities even more clarified that there has actually been no significant damage done to the Dhauliganga power station, dismissing deceptive reports in blood circulation. SubDivisional Magistrate Dharchula Jitendra Verma verified and refuted the media’s deceptive claims of the damage.

Rescue groups are working hard to get rid of the particles that continues to stream over the tunnel mouth. District authorities and NHPC management, in addition to BRO, cops, CISF, and earnings department authorities, are keeping track of the circumstance on the ground.

While admiring the workers’s efforts, the state federal government stated catastrophe management and relief operations are being performed on a war footing throughout Uttarakhand. Constant efforts are being made to clear paths obstructed by landslides and heavy rains. Out of 1,827 blocked roadways, 1,747 have actually currently been resumed, while work remains in development on the staying 80. Authorities stated traffic motion has actually been brought back on 95.62% of the impacted paths.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami even more included, The security and benefit of the homeowners of the state is our leading concern. Constant tracking and quick actions are being required to make sure an undisturbed supply of roadways, electrical energy, water, and vital items. Disaster-affected locations are under routine examination, and I am personally examining the relief and rescue operations.”