Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Sikkim Tunnel Collapse: PM Modi Announces Relief
A tunnel under construction in Sikkim collapsed, trapping around 27 people and resulting in 10 deaths.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial aid for the families of the deceased and the injured.
Rescue operations are ongoing, involving multiple agencies.
The cause of the incident is still being investigated, with heavy rainfall and possible gas leaks being considered.
The government has assured all possible assistance in the rescue efforts.
A tunnel under construction in Sikkim's Namchi district collapsed, trapping around 27 people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 2 lakh for the kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
Rescue operations are being conducted by multiple agencies, including NDRF, Sikkim Police, and Fire Service.
Heavy rainfall has hampered rescue efforts, with water entering the tunnel.
The cause of the incident is under investigation, with possible gas leaks and landslides being considered.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Collapse of an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district
- When
- June 2024
- Where
- Samardung, Namchi district, Sikkim
- Why
- Cause of the incident is under investigation
Government Response
Public Concerns
Government Support
Government Response
The government has announced financial aid and deployed multiple agencies for rescue operations.
Public Concerns
Public concerns about the safety of under-construction tunnels and the cause of the incident remain unaddressed.
- Location
- Namchi, Sikkim
- Date
- June 2024
- Casualties
- 10 bodies recovered, 27 people trapped
- Relief Announced
- Rs 2 lakh for kin of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured
- Rescue Agencies Involved
- NDRF, Sikkim Police, Fire Service, SSDMA
- Project
- NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project
