Dhauliganga Power Project Tunnel Clearance
Sector: Road • Location: Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
Source: Mint
Due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand, a landslide blocked the tunnels of the Dhauliganga Power Project in Pithoragarh, trapping 19 NHPC workers. Machinery has been deployed to clear the debris, and the route is expected to be open by evening to allow safe exit of the workers. Power generation at the plant continues without disruption.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Power Generation (CCGT), Tunnel, Hydro, Government
- Location
- Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mint
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Description | Due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand, a landslide blocked the tunnels of the Dhauliganga Power Project in Pithoragarh, trapping 19 NHPC workers. Machinery has been deployed to clear the debris, and the route is expected to be open by evening to allow safe exit of the workers. Power generation at the plant continues without disruption. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
City | Pithoragarh |
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Source | Mint |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Power Generation (CCGT), Tunnel, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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