Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Sai Announces Aid for Families of Four Workers Killed
A tunnel accident happened at a hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand.
A landslide caused water and debris to rush into the tunnel.
Twenty-two workers became trapped inside.
Officials said 11 workers died and 11 were injured.
Four of the workers who died came from Chhattisgarh.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced Rs 5 lakh for each of their families.
He also ordered Rs 50,000 for each of two injured workers from the state.
The workers’ remains were taken to Kondagaon for their last rites.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced Rs 5 lakh for each family of four workers killed in a Uttarakhand tunnel accident.
The accident occurred on August 13 at a Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited project site in Chamoli district.
A landslide caused water and debris to enter the under-construction tunnel, trapping 22 workers.
Officials said 11 workers died and 11 were injured; two injured workers from Chhattisgarh will receive Rs 50,000 each.
The four deceased workers were from Kondagaon district, and their last rites were held after their remains were brought home.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced assistance for the families of four deceased workers and two injured workers from Chhattisgarh.
- What
- A tunnel accident killed 11 workers and injured 11 others, prompting financial assistance from the Chhattisgarh government.
- When
- The accident occurred on August 13; Sai announced the assistance by August 21.
- Where
- The accident occurred at a Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited project site in the Pipalkoti area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- A landslide caused water and debris to enter an under-construction tunnel.
- Aid for deceased workers’ families
- Rs 5 lakh for each of the four families
- Aid for injured workers
- Rs 50,000 each for two injured workers
- Accident date
- August 13
- Casualties
- 11 workers killed and 11 injured
- Workers trapped
- 22 workers were trapped inside the tunnel
- Affected district in Chhattisgarh
- Kondagaon
- Mortal remains
- Returned to Kondagaon, where last rites were performed