Uttarakhand Tunnel Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches Eight, Search Continues

The death toll from the flooded tunnel incident in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, rose to eight on August 15, 2026, as rescue teams recovered another body from the debris.

Two workers remain missing following the sudden leak and debris flow, which occurred despite prior reports of structural instability that workers claim were ignored by authorities.

The Uttarakhand Congress has demanded a high-level judicial probe into the Pipalkoti tunnel project, citing negligence in safety protocols that led to the fatal accident.