India, Aug. 14 -- An instance of land subsidence triggered debris and water to flood the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, on August 13, trapping 22 workers.

Nineteen have been rescued, while three remain missing and seven are confirmed dead.

Multiple agencies are conducting search and rescue amid uncertainty over the exact number of workers and questions over ignored geological warnings.

On the evening of August 13, around 7:45 PM, debris and water flooded the tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district due to land subsidence. A total of 22 workers were reported trapped in the tunnel. Following an overnight relief and rescue operation, 19 have been b...