Rescue Efforts Intensify for Miners Trapped in Flooded Assam Coal Mine

Nine workers are believed to be 300 feet underground in an illegal mine, with water levels nearing 100 feet complicating rescue operations.

The miners became trapped on Monday when water from a nearby unused mine flooded the illegal coal mine in Dima Hasao district, Assam.
Rescue teams, including the Indian Army, Navy, and disaster response forces, are using divers, suction machines, and specialized equipment to locate and save the workers.
Officials have confirmed nine miners are trapped, but the exact number remains uncertain, with estimates ranging from nine to fifteen.
Three bodies have reportedly been spotted, but recovery efforts are hindered by the mine's depth and water levels, which have reached nearly 100 feet.
The mine's illegal status has raised concerns about safety regulations, and one individual has been arrested as authorities investigate the incident.