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Chamoli tunnel toll rises to eight, two workers remain trapped
The Story in Brief
The death toll in the Chamoli tunnel flooding rose to eight on Saturday after rescuers recovered another body, India Today reports. Nineteen of the 22 workers trapped inside the three-kilometre tunnel have been brought out, with seven dead and 12 injured. Two workers are still believed to be trapped, according to the report. THDC announced Rs 5 lakh for each worker’s next of kin and Rs 1 lakh for every injured worker.
Water and debris entered the under-construction tunnel at the Pipalkoti hydroelectric project site at about 6.45 pm on Thursday. NDRF, SDRF, ITBP and specialist teams are continuing the search, but water levels have not fallen despite pumping machines. Earlier reports from Republic World gave differing figures, saying three workers remained to be rescued.
The Indian Opinion
The rescue effort deserves focus, but the changing casualty figures show why officials must issue one verified bulletin rather than allow rushed updates to circulate. Claims about a swift operation should be matched by clear information on pumping, access and worker safety. The immediate measure is simple: how many workers are found and evacuated, and whether the final toll stays at eight or rises further.
Sources (5): republicworld.com, republicworld.com (2), republicworld.com (3), republicworld.com (4), indiatoday.in
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Updated: this story now draws on 5 sources.
