7 Dead, 2 Missing After Water and Debris Flood Tunnel Under Construction in Uttarakhand

A sudden surge of water and debris entered an under‑construction tunnel in Uttarakhand, causing a fatal collapse that has left seven people dead and two missing. The tunnel, part of a larger infrastructure project, was reportedly under partial completion when the incident occurred. Rescue teams from the state’s disaster management authority and local police rushed to the site, but the unstable conditions made progress difficult. Authorities have urged nearby residents to stay away from the area while investigations into the cause of the water ingress continue.