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Sudden water inflow traps workers inside Uttarakhand tunnel, 16 rescued

In a dramatic rescue operation, sixteen workers were saved from a Chamoli tunnel after torrential rains triggered a water surge. Prompted by this dire situation, rescue teams quickly deployed to provide aid. Thankfully, all trapped individuals were extracted safely, with efforts ongoing to reach others still inside. The conditions within the tunnel, however, remain precarious due to the relentless influx of water.

13 Aug 2026 9:32 pm