Dhauliganga Hydroelectric Project
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Dharchula, Uttarakhand, India
Source: Indian PSU
The Dhauliganga Hydroelectric Project experienced a landslide triggered by heavy rains, which blocked both the normal and emergency tunnels leading to the powerhouse. Nineteen NHPC workers were trapped inside the powerhouse, and machinery has been deployed to clear the debris and restore access for safe evacuation. Power generation remains unaffected.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Dharchula, Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Indian PSU
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Original status | operational with access blocked due to landslide |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Dhauliganga Hydroelectric Project experienced a landslide triggered by heavy rains, which blocked both the normal and emergency tunnels leading to the powerhouse. Nineteen NHPC workers were trapped inside the powerhouse, and machinery has been deployed to clear the debris and restore access for safe evacuation. Power generation remains unaffected. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
City | Dharchula |
Source
Source | Indian PSU |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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