Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Sikkim Landslide: Amit Shah Assures Help
A big rockslide happened in Sikkim, India, near a tunnel being built for a hydroelectric project.
Eight workers died, and 27 others are stuck inside the tunnel.
The tunnel has gas leaking, which is making it hard for rescuers to help the trapped workers.
The Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, talked to the local leader, Prem Singh Tamang, and promised to help with the rescue efforts.
The gas is coming from the rocks and soil underground, which were disturbed by the landslide.
A landslide at an under-construction tunnel in Namchi district, Sikkim, blocked the entrance and triggered a suspected gas leak.
Eight workers were killed, and 27 others are trapped inside the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project tunnel.
Rescue operations are complicated by the presence of gas, causing dizziness and unconsciousness in rescuers.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, assuring all possible help from the Centre.
The gas is believed to be naturally emanating from underground strata or rock formations disturbed by the landslide.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, 27 trapped workers
- What
- Landslide and gas leak at an under-construction tunnel
- When
- Monday afternoon
- Where
- Namchi district, Sikkim
- Why
- Landslide blocked the tunnel entrance and triggered a suspected gas leak
Government Response
Local Challenges
Rescue Operations
Government Response
The central government is providing full support and assistance for rescue operations.
Local Challenges
Rescue operations are complicated by gas leaks and landslide debris.
- Location
- Namchi district, Sikkim
- Incident
- Landslide at under-construction tunnel
- Casualties
- 8 workers killed
- Trapped Workers
- 27 workers
- Project
- NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project
- Gas Source
- Naturally emanating from underground strata or rock formations