Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue operations are underway in full swing to save the 41 trapped workers on the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. Committed to saving the dear lives of all of the workers, the central in addition to Uttarakhand governments are preserving fixed communication and making all efforts to sustain the morale of the workers trapped within the 2 km-built tunnel portion.
Rescuers have additionally deliberate to present board video games and playing cards to trapped workers to help them relieve stress. Speaking to the media, Dr Rohit Gondwal, one of many psychiatrists on the rescue website, stated it is necessary to preserve trapped workers in a superb mental state. “We are planning to provide ludo and chess boards and playing cards to help them relieve stress. The operation is getting delayed and it appears that it will take some more time. All workers are fine but need to stay healthy and mentally fit,” he added. “They told us that they play ‘chor-police’, do yoga and exercise daily to de-stress,” Gondwal added.
Speaking on the mental well being of the trapped workers, one other medical professional stated their morale wants to keep excessive and so they should stay motivated. A crew of docs speaks every day to the workers and asks about their well being and mental situations.
Uttarakhand CM talks to trapped workers
On Thursday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Silkyara tunnel and spoke to the trapped workers. Dhami informed them that rescuers have managed to come very shut to them. “We have come to around 45 metres through the rubble. We are very close to you now,” the Chief Minister added. Dhami requested two labourers — Gabbar Singh Negi and Saba Ahmad — in regards to the situation of the workers and praised the duo for maintaining their morale. He stated all businesses are working laborious to be certain that they’re evacuated safely as quickly as attainable.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse
A collapse occurred on November 12 in an under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Barkot due to particles falling within the 60-metre stretch on the Silkyara facet of the tunnel, due to which 41 workers have been trapped. The workers are trapped in a 2 km-built portion, which is full, together with concrete work that gives security to the workers. Meanwhile, Uttarkashi SP Arpan Yaduvanshi stated that the post-rescue motion plan is prepared to take the workers to the hospital by way of the inexperienced hall. Ambulances are on standby and a crew of docs can be placed on stand-by for well being check-ups of the workers.
(With inputs from businesses)
