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July 2026: Flood Damages Chanju-III HEP Again in Ravi Basin, Himachal Pradesh
Climate Change · Himalayas · Hydro Disaster · Ravi River

July 2026: Flood Damages Chanju-III HEP Again in Ravi Basin, Himachal Pradesh

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(Feature Image: Flash flood at Chanju III HEP site in Chamba on July 19. Source: The Modern Himachal)

A flash flood in the Chanju stream on July 19, 2026, caused significant damage to the Chanju-III Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Ravi basin. The project is being built near Chanju and Dehra villages in Churah subdivision of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. As per initial reports, the swollen stream washed away large quantities of construction material and damaged several temporary structures at the project site.

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May 2024: Chanju III HEP in Chamba-HP: Rockfall Incident Kills 1; Injures 2
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May 2024: Chanju III HEP in Chamba-HP: Rockfall Incident Kills 1; Injures 2

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(Feature Image: Screenshot of First Verdict video report on rockfall incident at Chanju III HEP in Chamba)

A rockfall incident at weir site of Chanju III Hydro Electric Project (HEP) site in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh has left one worker dead and two injured[i]. The incident occurred in afternoon on May 3, 2024 when several workers were working on the weir site of the project.

Suddenly rock pieces started falling on them from uphill portion creating panic among the workers. They had to run for the shelter to save their lives. However, one worker was severely hit by the stones and two others got injured while looking for safety cover.

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