Two weeks into the operations that began to rescue 41 trapped workers in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand, agencies have now decided to use manual tools and hand tunneling methods to reach the workers. After the augur machine that was being used collapsed a team of 11 specialist have been flown in from Delhi for this. Also, with horizontal drilling facing multiple issues, the teams are now resorting to vertical drilling.

Slight rain in Uttarakhand troubles Silkyara tunnel rescue efforts, operation intensifies

Two weeks into the operations that began to rescue 41 trapped workers in a tunnel in India's Uttarkhand, agencies have now decided to use manual tools and hand tunneling methods to reach the workers. After the augur machine that was being used collapsed a team of 11 specialist have been flown in from Delhi for this. Also, with horozontal drilling facing multiple issues, the teams are now resorting to vertical drilling.

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Operation: 6 miners called in for manual drilling

It's been 2 weeks since a major tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand and the rescue operations continue to pull out 41 workers who remain trapped under the Silkyara tunnel. The administration has been on its to since the 12th of November.

Uttrakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation: Vertical drilling will take 4 days in Uttarakhand tunnel

The last phase of the rescue effort has been reached at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, where 41 workers have been stranded since November 12. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) predicted that by Friday or in the coming hours, the rescue effort would be successful.

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation: Drilling to begin at 11 am, all other fronts look positive

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Only few meters left to be drilled as the operation reaches final stage

Positive news was anticipated by Friday following the horizontal drilling of 44 meters of pipe inside the tunnel. But on Thursday night, the auger drilling machine broke down once more, posing a new challenge to the rescue effort. Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, will stay at the scene all night to keep an eye on the rescue effort. On Friday, the drilling project is probably going to start at 9:00 a.m.

Uttrakhand tunnel rescue: Rescue operation put on hold again as drilling machine stops

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Indian PM Modi speaks to Uttarakhand CM Dhami on rescue operation

Veteran tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, a rescuer on this operation, speaks exclusively to wion on what vertical drilling is, why the avalanche debris keeps breaking drills, and how this rescue is endangering the lives of rescuers as well.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: 'We're within metres, we're very close' says rescuer Arnold Dix

While speaking exclusively to Wion, tunnelling expert and veteran rescuer at the Uttarkashi site, Arnold Dix sends a heartfelt message to India and the rest of the world.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Rescuer Arnold Dix's heartfelt message to India

Veteran tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, a rescuer on this operation, speaks exclusively to Wion on what happened yesterday when the drill broke down and why conducting a rescue in the Himalayas is proving to be the challenge of a lifetime.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation: Operation could wrap up by today evening if 'all goes well'

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation: Rescuer Arnold Dix speaks to Wion

Fresh efforts are underway in the rescue mission to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in India's Uttarakhand. Our latest report looks at the multi-pronged strategy being pursued to save them from this harrowing ordeal.

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Rescue efforts continue for trapped tunnel workers

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