In compliance to Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR, a advance copy of press release dated 21.07.2026 regarding incident at Teesta VI HE Project (500 MW), Sikkim is submitted.

NHPC Ltd announced an incident at its Teesta VI HE Project (500 MW) in Sikkim, where 25 personnel were trapped inside the under-construction tunnel after a sudden burst of suspected methane gas led to an explosion. 10 casualties have been reported so far. The company is working with rescue teams and local authorities to support the ongoing rescue operations.