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India’s Army joins rescue mission for trapped miners in coal mine flooding
Several miners are feared trapped inside a coal mine in a remote area in the northeast Indian state of Assam, and the state has requested the army’s help in rescue operations, authorities said on Monday.
Three miners feared dead in India's Assam state, six others trapped
By Tora Agarwala GUWAHATI (Reuters) -Three miners were feared dead inside a flooded coal mine in a remote district of India's northeastern Assam state, authorities said on Tuesday, and the men were part of a total of nine still trapped as rescue teams worked to reach them.
Rescue efforts underway for nine trapped coal miners in Assam flooding incident
Nine men are reported to be trapped in the mine, with a rescue report saying three bodies had been spotted. Locals said at least 27 workers had entered the mine on Monday morning in the Dima Hasao region of India's northeastern state of Assam, with many managing to escape as gushing waters swamped the pit workings.
Flooding traps nine miners at 'illegal' coal mine in India
At least nine miners are trapped in a coal mine in Umrangshu, Assam, with Indian navy divers leading rescue efforts, the state's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa
At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state
At least nine workers are trapped inside a coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state and authorities have summoned the army to help in the rescue operation
Rescuers search for workers trapped in flooded coal mine in India’s Assam state
At least nine workers remained trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state, officials said Tuesday, as authorities summoned the army to help in the rescue operation.
Indian Divers Race To Reach Miners Inside Flooded Pit
Indian search teams including military divers worked Tuesday to reach several coal miners trapped underground after water flooded the shaft a day earlier, rescue officials said.
Assam: Coal India to support rescue as 15 remain trapped in Umrangso mine
Fifteen miners are trapped in Assam's Umrangso coal mine, sparking urgent rescue efforts. Coal India Limited is aiding in the operation, focusing on worker safety
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Three miners feared dead, six others trapped
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China's plan to build dams along a contested border with India is raising tensions
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Severe Flooding Hits UK, Disrupting Communities, Causing Widespread Damage
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