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Sikkim Landslides Claim 8 Lives
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 11:48 AM
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At least 8 people have died and 19 are feared trapped in a tunnel of the Teesta hydel project in Sikkim due to landslides. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of the project.
A devastating landslide has struck the Teesta hydel project in Sikkim, resulting in the loss of at least 8 lives. The incident occurred when a massive landslide hit the tunnel of the project, trapping several workers inside. Rescue efforts are currently underway to save the 19 workers who are feared to be trapped. The Teesta hydel project is a significant infrastructure development in the region, and this incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of the project.