All 25 workers recovered from Sikkim tunnel accident
All 25 workers trapped inside an under-construction tunnel of the 500 MW Teesta Stage-VI Hydropower Project in Sikkim's Namchi district have been recovered. The search and rescue operation concluded on Thursday evening. The accident occurred on July 20 at 1:04 p.m. due to a "sudden explosive release of suspected methane gas" about 1.5 km inside the tunnel. Both NHPC and the State government have announced separate investigations into the cause, with officials suggesting sparks from drilling might have ignited methane-embedded rocks.
Key Points
- All 25 workers trapped in the Teesta Stage-VI Hydropower Project tunnel in Sikkim have been recovered.
- The accident was caused by a "sudden explosive release of suspected methane gas" during construction.
- Separate investigations by NHPC and the State government are underway to determine the exact cause.
- Officials speculate that sparks from drilling may have ignited methane-embedded rocks.
Exam Facts
- The accident occurred at the 500 MW Teesta Stage-VI Hydropower Project in Sikkim's Namchi district.
- The explosion happened on July 20 at 1:04 p.m.
- NHPC announced ex gratia of ₹5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.
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