On Tuesday, rescuers had attempted 'horizontal drilling' and fed trapped workers with solid cooked food simultaneously.
On November 12, during the construction of a tunnel from Silkyara to Barkot, a portion collapsed trapping 41 labourers due to a muck fall in a 60-metre stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel.
The workers are believed to be trapped in a 2 km-built tunnel portion, which is complete with concrete work that provides safety to the workers. This portion of the tunnel has access to electricity and water, and food items and medicines are being provided through a four-inch compressor pipeline.
On Tuesday, rescuers had attempted 'horizontal drilling' and fed trapped workers with solid cooked food simultaneously.
A total of five agencies-- ONGC, SJVNL, RVNL, NHIDCL, and THDCL-- have been assigned specific responsibilities to evacuate the 41 labourers trapped for 10 days in the 2-km-built portion of the under-construction structure following a landslide.
Despite the rescuers achieving a breakthrough on Monday evening by laying a 6-inch-wide pipe, the trapped men were only provided fruits such as bananas, oranges, and medicines today as Khichdi in cylindrical plastic bottles could not pass through the 53-metre-long alternative lifeline.
Labourers trapped in Silkyara tunnel were supplied veg pulao, matar-paneer, and chapatis with butter for dinner Tuesday night through a food pipe stuck through the collapsed part of the structure.
Live updates:
The auger machine has broken down, it will be fixed by tomorrow, says Arnold Dix
Drilling to evacuate trapped workers halted again
We're ready for vertical drilling, says Arnold Dix
Arnold Dix, an international tunneling expert, confirms readiness for vertical drilling across multiple sites. Decision-making regarding its implementation is pending, as all access routes impact each other. Caution is vital during augering, extending to the consideration of vertical drilling. The final call depends on when the decision is made.
Trapped workers 'doing yoga' amid rescue efforts
Trapped in the Silkyara tunnel, 41 workers practice yoga and exercise while awaiting rescue, as reported by Jaymal Singh Negi, brother of one of the stranded men. Speaking to ANI, Negi mentioned his brother's account of the group's activities within the tunnel and advised them to persist with these exercises.
Less than 2 metres drilling in over 24 hours
Chaudhary Lal and Jaimal Singh Negi, eagerly awaiting the rescue of their loved ones trapped in the debris, grapple with uncertainty. Despite hopes raised by rescuers nearing the breakthrough, the passing hours blur into an anxious wait. Their persistent vigil outside the tunnel lingers, interrupted only by necessary meals. The elusive promise of imminent rescue amplifies the agony of prolonged anticipation.
Temporary Chief Minister's camp office set up in Uttarkashi
Temporary CM camp office set up in Matali, Uttarkashi, amid ongoing rescue operation. CM Dhami oversaw tunnel rescue efforts and consulted with experts.
Dhami says that agencies should team up for better relief and rescue work
Uttarakhand CM Dhami and Union Minister VK Singh convened to oversee relief efforts post the Silkyara tunnel rescue operation. CM urged coordinated efforts among agencies for swift and safe rescue of trapped workers.
Workers who are trapped will be evacuated using wheeled stretchers
NDRF plans to use wheeled stretchers tied to ropes to evacuate trapped workers through the breakthrough in the Silkyara tunnel. Operations resumed after clearing obstacles. NDRF Director General confirms readiness for the rescue, aiming to extract the trapped men from the collapsed tunnel.
Priyanka Gandhi prays for trapped tunnel workers' safety
In a recent X post, Priyanka Gandhi addressed the plight of 41 workers stranded for 12 days in the Silkyara tunnel, Uttarkashi. She expressed optimism about the ongoing rescue operation, hoping for a safe and swift recovery for all. Priyanka extended heartfelt prayers for the workers' well-being and urged the government to ensure adequate compensation and assistance for these brave individuals dedicated to serving the nation, risking their lives tirelessly.
Former advisor to the Prime Minister's Office, Bhaskar Khulbe says "I am happy to tell you the entire steel that was obstructing the free movement of the pipe inside has now been removed. We are trying to move 6 metres ahead of the 45-metre mark that we have already reached. During drilling last night, an iron metal had come in, due to which the work was stopped. We hope that there will be no more obstructions in our way ahead..."
Uttarkashi SP Arpan Yaduvanshi says, "...Our post-rescue action plan is ready. We will take the workers through the green corridor with a police escort and make sure that the best possible treatment is being provided to them. I think they will be taken to Chinyalisaur and then if necessary to Rishikesh. Some VIP movements are going to take place. Union Minister General VK Singh (Retd) and Secretary, North will also be coming.
Former advisor to the Prime Minister's Office, Bhaskar Khulbe reaches the Silkyara tunnel site where the rescue operation is underway to bring out the trapped workers.
The preparations to rescue workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel are in the final stages and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami himself is present in Uttarkashi: Uttarakhand CMO
Prayers being offered at a temple that has been built at the main entrance of the tunnel where rescue operations to bring out the trapped workers are underway.
The work of laying a 12-meter pipeline is still left at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi to rescue 41 workers, said Colonel Deepak Patil who is leading the rescue efforts of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
"The front part of the last pipe was damaged; the work of cutting it is going on. We have to join two joints, it will take 6 hours. Currently, only a 44-meter pipeline is being laid officially," he added.
However, the steel rods in the debris have been removed by the Andaman team through a gas cutter and the obstruction on the way has been eliminated, he said.
#WATCH | Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) tunnel rescue | Medical equipment reach the Silkyara tunnel site where the rescue operation is underway to bring out the trapped workers. pic.twitter.com/qseYHYMtYY
Medical equipment reach the Silkyara tunnel site where the rescue operation is underway to bring out the trapped workers.
Girish Singh Rawat, one of the members of the rescue operation team says, " Rescue operation is almost in the last stage, I hope the result will come in 1-2 hours...pipeline is being inserted to take out the workers...the steel pieces that were stuck in the debris were cut and removed".
Rescue work enters final stretch
NDRF personnel enter Silkyara tunnel as rescue operations intensify, 30 ambulances arranged at the spot.
45 metre have been drilled, 12 metre remain for rescue
Rescuers have placed 45-meter pipes through the debris, needing another 12-meter drill to reach 41 trapped workers in Silkyara's collapsed tunnel after 10 days.
Drilling resumes at Silkyara, 18 metre more to go
Officials on Wednesday said that boring to create an escape passage for 41 trapped workers resumed overnight and there were just 18 metres to go before the drilling machine broke through the rubble.
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