The bearing of the auger machine which came from America engaged in the rescue operation got damaged, due to which the machine is not able to push the pipe. Due to this, the rescue operation could not be completed even with the auger machine. Along with this, the work of laying pipeline in the tunnel has also stopped.
उत्तरकाशी हादसाः छठे दिन सुरंग में रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन रूका, 24 मीटर ड्रिल करने के बाद फेल हुई अमेरिकी मशीन
The operation to safely rescue 40 laborers trapped in the tunnel accident in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand came to a halt again for the sixth day today when the American machine engaged in the rescue operation failed. Now a third machine is being ordered from Indore, after which the rescue operation will once again be started on a war footing.
Actually, today the bearing of the auger machine which came from America engaged in the rescue operation got damaged, due to which the machine is not able to push the pipe. Due to this, the rescue operation could not be completed even with the auger machine. Along with this, the work of laying pipeline in the tunnel has also stopped. So far only 22 meters of excavation has been done inside the tunnel. Five pipes have been inserted in the tunnel after drilling. Now, the third machine is being brought from Indore.
Meanwhile, Additional Chief Secretary Radha Raturi also reached the disaster control room and took updates on the rescue operation. Additional Chief Secretary Radha Raturi held a meeting with officials regarding the rescue operation in Dehradun Disaster Control Room. He said that CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed that the rescue operation should be continuously monitored. He said that all the workers trapped in the tunnel are completely healthy.
He said that it is expected that soon all the workers will be evacuated safely. There is also a complete arrangement to provide them better medical treatment. All departments have been put on alert mode. Along with the central agencies, all the agencies of the state are also taking the lead to rescue the laborers trapped in the tunnel. Food, oxygen and electricity have been provided to the workers trapped in the tunnel. To boost their morale, they are also being made to talk to their families continuously.
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