15th Day of Struggle: Vertical Drilling Marks Last Push in the Race to Rescue 41 Trapped Workers

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Latest News: In a relentless effort to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, the operations have entered a critical phase, marked by challenges and a race against time. The latest update reveals that the final push involves vertical drilling, with the Indian Army joining forces to overcome obstacles hindering the rescue mission.

The 15th day of rescue operations is underway, focusing on vertical drilling to create an escape route. The vertical drill machine and a plasma machine from Hyderabad are actively working to remove the damaged auger machine and drill an alternative route for the trapped workers. The Indian Army has stepped in to assist in cutting out the pieces of the stuck auger, bringing additional expertise to the complex operation.

As per the reports, Approximately 10% of the tunnel rubble remains to be drilled to insert a steel pipe, which will serve as the pathway for safely extracting the trapped workers using stretchers. Experts indicate that only 10-12 meters of drilling are required, and no current metal obstruction poses a threat to the rescue efforts.

Notably, In the event that vertical drilling proves insufficient, agencies are prepared to initiate manual drilling as a last resort, acknowledging the increased time it may take but with fewer associated risks.

The nation holds its breath as the combined efforts of rescue teams, machinery, and now the Indian Army strive to bring an end to this arduous chapter and reunite the trapped workers with their families.

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