In a race against time, rescue operations in the Uttarakhand tunnel continue as approximately 40 workers have been trapped for nearly 150 hours. The mission faced a setback when a sudden “cracking sound” prompted a halt to drilling efforts after a snag developed in the machine.
Undeterred by the challenge, officials have swiftly deployed a second heavy drill to the accident site, with operations set to resume imminently. Since Sunday morning, these workers have been confined after a section of the tunnel collapsed. Despite the adversities, authorities assure that all trapped individuals are safe and receiving sustenance through steel pipes drilled into the opening.
The families of the trapped workers, witnessing the prolonged rescue operation, have begun to lose hope. Urgency grows as one worker’s brother stresses the imperative need for swift rescue, fearing the deterioration of their health.
As the physical well-being of the workers hangs in the balance, doctors on the scene highlight the necessity for comprehensive rehabilitation. Concerns abound regarding the potential for both mental and physical recovery processes, given the extended confinement. The situation remains fluid, and the collaborative efforts of rescue teams persist to bring the workers to safety.
