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Burst inlet valve of Tala Hydroelectric plant kills 2

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Two men aged 27 and 28 died due to impact from high water pressure at the Tala Hydro Power Project Authority in Chhukha last Saturday.

The incident took place after a bypass pipe of the main inlet valve burst and water gushed out with high force. Two other men were also injured during the incident and admitted to the hospital but were discharged on the same day.

Druk Green Power Corporation is investigating the cause of the mishap.

 

 

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