Updated, Nov. 24, 2023. 8.43 PM.
Rescue operations at the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi, where 41 workers remain trapped, is going on very well. addressing media in New Delhi, Member, National Disaster Management Authority Lt.General Syed Ata Hasnain said that various government agencies are working tirelessly on each assigned specific task to ensure the safe evacuation of the workers. He informed that due to some obstacles, the rescue operation was also hampered and so far rescue team has reached around 45 to 46 metres under the ongoing rescue operation. He informed that freshly cooked food, fresh fruits, water and medicine are being ed inside the tunnel using the pipeline for the trapped workers.
Lt. Gen Hasnain informed that all arrangements are in place after evacuating those trapped inside the tunnel to provide quick medical facilities. He added that adequate number of ambulances are kept ready for transporting them to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh in Uttarakhand for better treatment and those found in serious condition will be airlifted to the hospital.
The Center is also closely monitoring the ongoing relief and rescue operations in Silkyara. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone and took stock of the ongoing rescue operation.
Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways General VK Singh and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the incident site today and gave necessary directions.