Tunnel Collapse in Uttarakhand's Chamoli Traps Several Workers

A major tunnel collapse occurred in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, on August 13, 2026, after water and debris flooded an under-construction site, trapping several workers.

Rescue operations are currently underway, with 16 workers successfully evacuated so far, while authorities continue to search for those still missing inside the structure.

Local disaster management teams have been deployed to the site to stabilize the area and prevent further structural failure while coordinating the ongoing rescue efforts.