Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Food being supplied through pipes to trapped workers as rescue ops enter Day 5

As reduction and rescue operations entered its fifth day within the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse, the rescue groups have initiated the insertion of pipes through the particles to present meals packets to the trapped labourers. Meanwhile, the rescuers have exuded confidence in evacuating all of the 40 workers trapped within the tunnel.  

Auger drilling machines put in

Meanwhile, heavy auger drilling machines have additionally been put in to additional expedite the rescue operations. Rescuers had ready a platform for the auger drilling machine to insert large-diameter metal pipes into the debris-filled tunnel, that goals to create a passage through which labourers could possibly be introduced out safely. 

Speaking to the media, Anshu Manish Khulko, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) Tunnel Project Director, stated that the set up work of the machines airlifted from Delhi has been carried out and the rescue operation work is underway. 

The officers of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited are assured of finishing the rescue operation efficiently in the present day. “We have the support of the administration… We will succeed in this (rescue process). The machine is 99.99% installed. I want to inform everyone not to get misled… Everyone is fine; they don’t need medical help. But still, the medical team is here…” NHIDCL PRO Girdharilaal stated.

Telephone numbers issued for households of workers

Earlier on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the continuing reduction and rescue operations within the tunnel underneath development in Silkyara of Uttarkashi. As per the Chief Minister’s Office, the CM has instructed the state administration to coordinate with the central businesses and have interaction in rescue operations 24 hours. In addition, phone numbers have additionally been issued by the administration for steady contact and communication with the households of the workers trapped within the tunnel, a press release from the CMO stated. 

About Uttarkashi tunnel collapse

It must be famous right here that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has additionally taken an in depth replace on the rescue operations and warranted of all potential assist. The Centre and the state authorities are working collectively for the secure exit of the trapped labourers. The 40 trapped workers embrace 15 from Jharkhand, eight from Uttar Pradesh, 5 from Odisha, 4 from Bihar, three from West Bengal, two every from Uttarakhand and Assam and one from Himachal Pradesh.

(With inputs from businesses) 

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