Tarbela Dam Tunnel Incident: Water Inflow Contained, No Casualties Reported

A section of weak rock gave way during ongoing tunnel excavation work at Tarbela Dam on Monday, allowing water to enter parts of the tunnel and the adjacent powerhouse. Authorities confirmed that all workers were safely evacuated and that there was no loss of life.

Officials stressed that reports claiming Tunnel No. 5 had collapsed are false. The main tunnel, powerhouse, and other critical structures remain intact and structurally safe. Teams have begun water removal operations and are working to restore normal conditions at the site.