National Disaster Response Force
Coverage of National Disaster Response Force in the Nexus archive.
- Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, killing at least seven workers. During the rescue operation for 22 people working in the tunnel, officials reported that 12 were rescued alive and three are still missing. Rescue teams from multiple agencies are actively searching for the remaining workers amidst rising water and debris.
- Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed, killing at least seven workers. Rescue teams are currently searching for the remaining missing workers amid rising water and debris. Authorities noted that construction accidents are common in India due to the collision of rapid infrastructure growth with fragile geology.
- Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, killing at least seven workers. Of 22 people who were working in the tunnel, 12 have been rescued alive and three are reported missing. Rescue teams from national and state forces are currently searching for the remaining workers amidst rising water and debris.
- A blast in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project leaves 12 dead and 13 missing
A suspected methane gas explosion in a tunnel under construction at India's Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim killed 12 people and left 13 missing. Rescue teams faced toxic gas levels while searching for survivors, and the incident highlights risks in Himalayan tunnel projects due to fragile geology and ancient gas pockets.
- Explosion in Indian hydropower project tunnel leaves 11 dead and 14 missing
A suspected methane gas explosion in a tunnel under construction for India's 500-megawatt Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim killed 11 people and left 14 missing. Toxic gases and hazardous conditions hampered rescue efforts, with 27 people initially trapped and six officials from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation also becoming trapped during rescue attempts.
- Explosion in Indian hydropower project tunnel leaves 11 dead and 14 missing
A methane gas explosion in a tunnel under construction for the Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India, killed 11 people and left 14 missing, with rescue efforts hampered by toxic gases. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is working to reach trapped individuals at the site, part of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)-led project in a seismically active region.
- Explosion in tunnel at Indian hydropower project leaves 10 dead and 17 missing
A suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel collapse at the Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India, killing 10 and leaving 17 missing. Rescue efforts are hindered by toxic gases, and officials from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation also became trapped during the operation.
- India tunnel disaster at a Himalayan hydropower project leaves 10 dead and 17 missing
A suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel collapse at India's Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim, killing 10 and leaving 17 missing. Toxic gases like methane and carbon monoxide hinder rescue efforts, and the project is located in a seismically active region with fragile geology.
- Pune building collapse: 72 hours on, rescuers fighting against time and debris to pull out survivors
A building collapse in Pune has led to a 72-hour rescue operation involving 15 excavators, including specialised demolition machines, coordinated by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies.
- Wayanad landslip LIVE: At least two workers rescued, several feared trapped; NDRF deployed
A landslip in Wayanad has resulted in at least two workers being rescued while several others are feared trapped. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed for emergency rescue operations.