Namchi, July 22 -- Rescue operations are continuing at the under-construction Head Race Tunnel (HRT) of NHPC's Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in South Sikkim.

A section of the under-construction tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project collapsed on July 20 in Namchi district

At least 20 people are feared dead in the incident and 13 bodies have been recovered so far. Seven of those killed have been identified. Five persons are still missing.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Deputy Commander Vivek Kumar informed ANI that one more body was found today. The official toll has gone up to 13.

Officials said that seven more people are feared dead.

The search and rescue operations at project tunnel resumed on Wed...