Uttarakhand Tunnel Highlights: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Meets Families Of Rescued Workers
Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Highlights: Follow this space for all the latest updates on the rescue operation of 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi.
Background
Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Highlights: The rescue operations to safely evacuate the 41 workers trapped after a part of an under-construction tunnel collapsed in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi entered day 17 on Tuesday with rescuers opting for manual drilling apart fro mother alternatives that also include vertical drilling from the top of the collapsed tunnel.
Meanwhile, Mahmood Ahmad, Managing Director of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), says that 44 metres of vertical drilling has been done out of the required 86 metres. He said vertical drilling has been stopped temporarily and all the options are implemented for the rescue operation.
Uttarakhand Secretary and Nodal Officer for Silkayara rescue operation Neeraj Khairwal says, "...As of now, we have pushed in the pipe 55.3 metres. Only a little more distance remains...It might be somewhere between 57-59 metres...It might take a few more hours if there are no more hurdles...By evening we are hoping...Let's pray and hope for the best."
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the work of laying pipe has been completed and the workers could be taken out soon. The CM, personnel of various agencies and senior officials are present at the spot. Drilling has been completed in the tunnel and preparations have been made at the community health centre Chinyalisaur for labourers' treatment.
Arun Mishra, coordinator of UP government for the rescue operation, says, "It is a matter of happiness for us. I want to thank PM Modi, the Uttarakhand administration and those involved in the rescue operation on behalf of the UP government."
Several ambulances have entered the Silkyara tunnel while NDRF, SDRF and several other agencies continue to be at the spot.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami once again today and took information regarding the relief and rescue work of workers trapped in the tunnel in Silkyara said Uttarakhand CMO.
According to CMO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami about the well-being of the workers trapped in the tunnel. The Prime Minister received complete information regarding drilling. He said that along with the safety of the workers trapped inside, special care should also be taken for the safety of the people engaged in relief work outside. He said that the families of the workers trapped inside should not face any kind of problem. The Prime Minister also discussed the upcoming strategy.
Uttarakhand Tunnel Ops Live: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Meets Families Of A Few Of The Workers Rescued
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed heartfelt gratitude as he met with the families of several of the 41 workers recently rescued from the Silkyara tunnel.
#WATCH | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets the families of a few of the 41 workers rescued from the Silkayara tunnel, at 'Igas Bagwal' celebrations at his residence in Dehradun. pic.twitter.com/ia2Jcxpcii
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2023
Uttarakhand Tunnel Ops Live: State Health Minister Commends Collective Efforts
Updating the public on the condition of the rescued workers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat reassures that all individuals are in good health. Speaking about the ongoing treatment, Rawat mentioned, "...Everything is fine... They will be kept here for medical examinations today and tomorrow. They will be sent back home as per the directions of the director of AIIMS, people in the health department, and doctors..."
#WATCH | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: On the treatment and current situation of rescued workers from Silkyara tunnel, Uttarakhand Health Minister, Dhan Singh Rawat, says, "...Everything is fine... They will be kept here for medical examinations today and tomorrow. They will be sent… pic.twitter.com/MddVUj34XT
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2023
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