The under construction Shongtong-Karchham Hydro Electric Power (HEP) Project in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh has suffered a tunnel leakage incident around 10:00 pm on November 16, 2024.

The sudden gushing water from Adit 2 tunnel of the project near Ralli village flooded the Reckong Peo-Rampur National Highway (NH) 22 with debris in huge amount resulting in closure of highway and causing long traffic jam on both sides. The number of labourers working inside the tunnel is unknown, but reports mention they were recused safely.

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