Dhauliganga Power Project Tunnel Clearance
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Dharchula, Uttarakhand, India
Source: Vartha Bharati
The Dhauliganga Power Project in Uttarakhand experienced a blockage of both its normal and emergency tunnels due to a landslide caused by heavy rains. Nineteen NHPC workers were trapped inside the power house. Efforts are underway to clear the debris using machinery, with the expectation that the workers will be safely evacuated by evening. Power generation continues normally despite the incident.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Tunnel, Government
- Location
- Dharchula, Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Vartha Bharati
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Description | The Dhauliganga Power Project in Uttarakhand experienced a blockage of both its normal and emergency tunnels due to a landslide caused by heavy rains. Nineteen NHPC workers were trapped inside the power house. Efforts are underway to clear the debris using machinery, with the expectation that the workers will be safely evacuated by evening. Power generation continues normally despite the incident. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
City | Dharchula |
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Source | Vartha Bharati |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Tunnel, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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