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Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: In Uttarakhand, the Silkyara tunnel collapsed on November 12, trapping around 41 men. A rescue operation for these trapped workers was put on hold on November 19 as the agencies were involved in preparing for the next stage by adopting multiple approaches to reach the men trapped for the past few days. Stay tuned for Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates only at LiveMint.
In order to rescue the 41 trapped men, Tehri Hydroelectric Development Corporation was going to start ‘micro tunneling’ on Sunday night on the Char Dham route from the Barkot end of the under-construction tunnel. On November 17, an American-made heavy-duty auger machine encountered a hard obstacle while boring for about 22 metres through the collapsed debris of 60-metre stretch from the Silkyara end. The boring through the debris has for now been halted.
A series of alternative rescue plans to reach the workers trapped inside the under-construction tunnel are being worked upon. According to officials, a road to the top of the hill has been laid to dig a vertical shaft into the tunnel. Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said a breakthrough is expected in two and a half days.
The built-up portion of the tunnel is about two kilometres and is 8.5 metres high with availability of water and electricity. So far, a 6-inch wide tube has been pushed 39 metres deep into the rubble that would send food and water to the trapped men once it cuts through completely. Stay with LiveMint for Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates:
Locals and relatives alike offer prayers at Silkyara tunnel temple
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: A temple was built at the main entrance of Silkyara tunnel where locals and relatives of the trapped workers continue to offer prayers with ongoing rescue operations. International Tunnel Expert, Arnold Dix also paid reverence to the Gods at the temple.
‘We have to decide whether it is actually good or is it a trap’ says Australian Tunnelling Expert
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: President of International Tunnelling Underground Space Professor, Arnold Dix said, “It is looking good, but we have to decide whether it is actually good or is it a trap. It is looking very positive as we have the best experts in Himalayan geology with me…. we will not let anyone get hurt while doing it. It is like any complex job where we have to look all around, from the top to bottom…. At the moment, it is looking positive. We are all one team and the whole world is with us.”
‘These men are coming home’ says International Tunnel Expert, Arnold Dix following inspection of Silkyara tunnel
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: President of International Tunnelling Underground Space Professor, Arnold Dix said, “We are doing a lot of work at the moment to make sure what we do is safe and the people doing the evacuation are safe. I only arrived here yesterday and the work that I have seen here between today and yesterday is extraordinary. These men (workers) are coming home.”
International Tunnel Expert, Arnold Dix offers prayers at temple near Silkyara tunnel
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: International Tunnel Expert, Arnold Dix offered prayers at a temple that is situated at the main entrance of the tunnel.
‘Men who are rescuing’ also need to be ‘safe’ says International Tunnelling Expert examining the site
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: International Tunnelling Expert, Arnold Dix said, “We are going to get those men out. Great work is being done here. Our whole team is here and we are going to find a solution and get them out. A lot of work is being done here.”
He further added, “It is important that not only the men rescued but also the men who are rescuing are safe. The whole world is helping. The team here is fantastic. The plans are looking fantastic. The work is very systematic. The food and the medication are being provided properly.”
International tunnelling expert Arnold Dix examines Silkyara tunnel where 41 labourers are still trapped
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: International tunnelling expert Arnold Dix called in to examine and survey Silkyara tunnel where 41 labourers are still trapped.
Rescue teams instructed to complete rescue operation ‘as early as possible’ says Nodal Secretary
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Dr Neeraj Khanna who is the Nodal Secretary said Former advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, Bhaskar Khulbe and Deputy Secretary in PMO Mangesh Ghildiyal gave strict instructions to the rescue team to complete the rescue operation of 41 labourers trapped in Silkyara tunnel ‘as early as possible’.
Former advisor of PMO and Deputy Secretary of PMO orders for submission of final reports by today evening
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Former advisor of PMO Bhaskar Khulbe and Deputy Secretary of PMO Mangesh Ghildiyal ordered all the concerned departments to furnish them with final reports by today evening on the progress of rescue operation. The agencies involved include RVNL, Navyug, ONGC, State PWD, BRO and THDC.
Watch| Ongoing rescue operation in Silkyara tunnel to save 41 trapped workers
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari said, “I am no technical expert, in the given circumstances horizontal digging seems the best option. If the auger machine does not encounter any obstacles it might reach the trapped workers in two-and-a-half days.”
Watch| Rescue operation underway to save 41 stranded workers
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Disaster Management Secretary, Ranjit Kumar Sinha said, “Mechanical operation in the Himalayan terrain is challenging as its geological strata is not uniform.”
PM Modi calls for mutual cooperation between Centre and State to rescue trapped men
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Uttarakhand CMO stated, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. PM took information about the ongoing relief and rescue operations of the workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. PM Modi said that necessary rescue equipment and resources are being provided by the Central Government. The workers will be evacuated safely with mutual coordination between central and state agencies. There is a need to maintain the morale of the stranded workers.”
WATCH| Trapped labourers to receive food through 6-inch wide tube dug 40 metre deep
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Disaster Management Secretary, Ranjit Kumar Sinha said, “Preparations are underway to restart the auger machine and resume drilling and pipe laying at the tunnel. Apart from one pipe through which food is being supplied to the trapped workers, another large-diameter pipe has also been pushed up to 42 metres to have another lifeline.”
Dr Neeraj Khairwal appointed as the Nodal Officer to oversee the rescue operation
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Transport and Highways Secretary, Anurag Jain said, “The government of Uttarakhand has appointed Dr Neeraj Khairwal, Secretary, as the Nodal Officer for coordination.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Uttarakhand Chief Secretary SS Sandhu examining the accident site
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Uttarakhand Chief Secretary SS Sandhu reached the scene to examine the ongoing rescue and relief operation of 40 trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel.
Vertical drilling operation to rescue trapped labourers resumes
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Tehri Hydroelectric Development Corporation (THDC) began micro tunnelling work from Barkot last night. Sutluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL) will undertake vertical drilling to rescue the trapped labourers for which equipment was mobilised from Gujarat and Odisha through Railways. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) also began initial vertical drilling work from Barkot end.
Five-option action plan in association with 5 agencies in place to rescue 41 workers
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Road Transport and Highways Secretary, Anurag Jain said, “Five options were decided and five different agencies were detailed to carry out these options. 5 agencies namely Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Sutluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited(RVNL), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDCL) have been assigned responsibilities.”
Electricity, water available inside says Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: “Fortunately, there is light inside because the electricity is on. There is a pipeline, and so water is available. There is a four-inch pipe that was used for compression. Through it we are sending food from day 1,” said Road Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain.
Multivitamins, antidepressants and dry fruit supplied to trapped workers says Transport and Highways Secretary
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Multivitamins, antidepressants and dry fruit are being provided to the trapped workers said Road Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain.
Possibility of space between debris top and the tunnel roof that can be explored by robots says Disaster Management Secretary
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Ranjit Kumar Sinha said Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari suggested that another pipe for life support could be pushed through if there is space between the top of the debris and the tunnel roof that could be explored by robots.
Drilling and pipe-laying work to resume again says Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said boring horizontally through the debris with the huge auger machine appeared to be the best bet and anticipated a breakthrough in two and a half days. He further added, “Preparations are underway to restart the auger machine and resume drilling and pipe-laying at the tunnel.”
Food, water, oxygen and medicines being sent through 4 inch wide ‘compressor pipe’
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE News Updates: According to officials, a small four-inch wide “compressor pipe” that runs through the debris and is being used to send in food, water, oxygen and medicines.
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