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Coverage of methane gas in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 21 · 13:02 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 09:58 UTC
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  • WORLDJul 31 · 09:58 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Dozens of miners killed in coal mine explosion in Pakistan

    Dozens of miners were killed in a coal mine explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan region. Several miners remain unaccounted for, and authorities attribute the blast to a buildup of methane gas.

  • WORLDJul 31 · 09:47 UTCFRANCE 24
    Rescue operation underway in Pakistan after coal mine collapses

    A coal mine explosion in Pakistan killed at least 34 workers and injured two others, with rescuers searching for missing miners. Methane gas caused the blast, which damaged two adjacent mines in Balochistan province, an area known for frequent mining accidents despite its resource wealth.

  • WORLDJul 31 · 00:27 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners and traps 10 others

    A coal mine blast in southwest Pakistan killed at least 32 miners and trapped 10 others, likely caused by a methane gas buildup. Rescue operations continue, but officials warn the death toll may rise. The government will pay compensation to victims' families and investigate the incident, while labor groups accuse mine owners of safety negligence.

  • WORLDJul 30 · 18:30 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 11 miners and traps 31 others

    An explosion at a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed at least 11 miners and trapped 31 others, likely caused by a methane gas buildup. Rescue operations are ongoing under difficult conditions, with officials warning of a potential rise in fatalities due to low oxygen levels. The government has pledged compensation for victims' families and an investigation into safety measures.

  • WORLDJul 30 · 17:10 UTCWTOP DC
    Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at lead 6 miners and traps 42 others

    An explosion at a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed at least six miners and trapped 42 others, likely caused by a methane gas buildup. Rescue operations are underway in Baluchistan province, where poor safety measures in mines are common, leading to frequent accidents.

  • SECURITYJul 23 · 11:59 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Death toll in India hydropower tunnel disaster rises to 25 as rescue effort ends

    The death toll in India's hydropower tunnel disaster rose to 25 as rescue teams recovered the last 13 trapped workers. A methane gas explosion at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim caused the collapse, prompting a four-day rescue effort hampered by toxic gas. A high-level committee was formed to investigate and recommend safety measures.

  • WORLDJul 23 · 11:59 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Death toll in India hydropower tunnel disaster rises to 25 as rescue effort ends

    The death toll in India's hydropower tunnel disaster rose to 25 after rescuers recovered the last 13 trapped workers following a gas explosion. The incident occurred at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim, caused by methane gas buildup, with rescue efforts hampered by toxic conditions. A high-level committee was formed to investigate and recommend safety measures.

  • WORLDJul 22 · 16:49 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

    Toxic gas and water are hindering rescue efforts for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India's Sikkim state after a methane gas explosion killed 12 workers. Survivors described escaping during the blast, while rescuers struggle with hazardous conditions.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 13:10 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL
    Rescuers resume operation to recover remaining bodies from Sikkim’s NHPC tunnel

    Rescuers are resuming efforts to recover remaining bodies from a collapsed tunnel in Sikkim. A suspected methane gas burst in the rocks triggered an explosion, causing dense fumes and toxic gases.

  • WORLDJul 22 · 07:56 UTCWTOP DC
    Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

    Toxic gas and water buildup are hindering rescue efforts for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India's Sikkim state, following a methane gas explosion that killed 12 workers. The incident occurred at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in a seismically active region prone to tunneling risks due to fragile rock formations and trapped gases.

  • WORLDJul 22 · 07:51 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

    Toxic gas is slowing rescue efforts for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India after a methane gas explosion killed 12 workers. Rescue teams face challenges due to gas and water buildup at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in a seismically active region.

  • WORLDJul 22 · 07:51 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

    Toxic gas is hindering rescue efforts for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India's Sikkim state after a methane gas explosion killed 12 workers. Rescue teams face challenges from gas and water buildup at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project site in a seismically active region with fragile rock formations.

  • WORLDJul 21 · 13:02 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Explosion in Indian hydropower project tunnel leaves 11 dead and 14 missing

    A methane gas explosion in a tunnel under construction for the Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India, killed 11 people and left 14 missing, with rescue efforts hampered by toxic gases. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is working to reach trapped individuals at the site, part of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)-led project in a seismically active region.