According to an article in the Hindustan Times on August 14, a tunnel under construction in North Andhra Pradesh collapsed on the evening of the 13th, resulting in the death of 7 people and injuries to 14 others.
Indian officials stated that the accident occurred around 7 p.m. on the 13th local time in the Jammoli district of Uttar Pradesh. During construction of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower station tunnel, a landslide and significant water seepage occurred, resulting in the collapse of the tunnel.
A tunnel in North Karnataka, India, collapsed, and rescue workers are carrying out rescue efforts. The Hindustan Times reported this incident.
The rescue department stated that the accident left 22 workers trapped in the tunnel. As of 11:00 PM on the 13th local time, 21 workers have been rescued, with 7 deaths and 14 injuries. Currently, the injured individuals have been taken to hospitals for treatment, and the rescue efforts are still ongoing. The Indian government is paying close attention to this incident.
The Hindustan Times reported that in recent days, Jhimalpur district has been suffering from heavy rainfall, which has caused the water levels of several rivers to rise sharply. A bridge in the area was also destroyed by the floodwaters.
