Race Against Time: Rescuers Close In on Trapped Workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel for 120 Hours

By- Priyanka Rai

 40 workers trapped for over 120 hours after Silkyara Tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand

 Teams from Thailand and Norway, experienced in cave rescues, aiding in the operation

Rescuers drilled 30 meters into debris, supplying food and oxygen through fitted pipes

Doctors highlight concerns of mental trauma, panic attacks, and physical health issues for trapped workers

Comprehensive rehabilitation anticipated for both mental and physical recovery

Worries about oxygen, carbon dioxide levels, hypothermia, and unconsciousness due to prolonged exposure

Falling debris poses risk of severe injuries; unsanitary conditions increase infection risk

Collective breathing in enclosed space can elevate carbon dioxide levels, causing breathing problems

Airlifted machine from New Delhi aims to cut through 70 meters of rock to create a passage to trapped workers

Collapsed tunnel part of Char Dham initiative to improve connectivity to Hindu pilgrimage sites