The Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation Has Stopped; There Are Only 8 Meters Left For Success read full news
Rescue Operations Were Temporarily Suspended On Thursday To Rescue 41 Workers Trapped Inside The Silkyara Tunnel In Uttarakhand Due To A Malfunction Of Drilling Machines. The Rescue Operation Entered Its 13th Day On Friday, With Rescue Teams Drilling 46.8 Meters Into the tunnel.
Drilling was momentarily halted on Thursday to strengthen the platform housing 25 tons of drilling equipment before the activity was completely suspended for auger machine repairs.
Today is the last day of rescue efforts for 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. But tunneling expert Arnold Dix said drilling efforts had to be halted late last night due to a failure of auger equipment.
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The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation has stopped; there are only 8 meters left for success from where workers are being held. According to sources familiar with the topography of the area, the drilling has been hampered by the collapse of the metal frame of the tunnel after the roof of the tunnel collapsed on Diwali and was buried under the debris.
Dr. Rohit Gondwal said that we are planning to provide them (trapped workers) with ludo and chess boards and playing cards to relieve stress,” said one of the psychiatrists at the rescue site. The operation has been pushed back, and it looks like it will take longer.
Stressing the need to maintain physical and emotional health, he said the overall well-being of all 41 employees was satisfactory. “He told us that he plays ‘thief-cop’, practices yoga daily, and exercises to relieve stress.” Regarding the mental health of the stranded workers, another medical expert told PTI that their morale should remain high and they should remain motivated.
A team of twelve medical professionals, including general practitioners and psychiatrists from Uttarkashi and Dehradun, have been deployed on the spot to provide medical assistance. Team members have regular contact with besieged workers, setting aside at least 30 minutes in the morning and the same amount in the evening for discussions.