In Pics | Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Drilling to restart from Sunday
Specialised machine mobilised from Hyderabad
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took stock of the situation. A specialised machine from Hyderabad is being mobilised to cut the auger machine trapped in the tunnel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi monitoring progress
Chief Minister Dhami said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is actively monitoring the rescue efforts on a daily basis. An exploration of all possible options is underway, he said.
About 10-12 meters of drilling remaining
Senior officials confirmed that only 10-12 meters of drilling remain to reach the trapped workers.
Evacuation strategy in place
Sections of steel pipe are being assembled and pushed into the narrow tunnel passage, forming the basis for using wheeled stretchers to safely evacuate the trapped construction workers.
Landline set up so anxious family can connect to trapped workers
Setbacks have created concerns among anxious family members outside the tunnel. Now, a landline has been set up so that they can connect with trapped workers.
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