Up to 18 workers are feared trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam, with rescue efforts underway.

Several workers are feared trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district. The exact number of trapped individuals is unclear, but reports suggest it could be around 15 to 18 people. The mine, located in a remote area near the Meghalaya border, flooded unexpectedly, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities have deployed the National and State Disaster Response Forces and requested the Indian Army's assistance. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has appealed for prayers for the trapped miners.

January 06, 2025
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