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