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Methane gas pocket suspected in fatal NHPC tunnel explosion in Sikkim

Investigators suspect a methane gas pocket trapped within rock strata triggered a fatal explosion at an NHPC tunnel site in Namchi, Sikkim. The incident highlights geological risks in Himalayan tunneling projects, though the exact mechanism of ignition remains under technical review.

The Hinduabout 15 hours agoINCredibility 20%View source

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Mosaic Score8.7
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2

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