Landslide, then influx of debris, water: What happened at Uttarakhand tunnel mishap
The landslide trapped workers inside the tunnel and prompted an urgent rescue operation.
A landslide triggered a sudden torrent of debris and water into an unfinished tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Thursday evening, trapping 22 workers inside, according to officials. Rescuers have managed to save 18 workers as of now, leaving 4 individuals still missing. The debris and water entered the 3-kilometer tail-race tunnel approximately 1.5 kilometers from its exit point, officials explained.
District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar revealed that the catastrophe unfolded when a massive volume of debris and water abruptly inundated the tunnel as workers on duty were still inside. Around 6:30 PM or 6:45 PM, the teams comprising NDRF, SDRF, and other machinery were all deployed to rescue the remaining workers, with hopes of recovering everyone within hours.
Prime Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed his concern over the situation, expressing gratitude for the swift response from emergency services. He emphasized the utmost priority given to the safe evacuation of all trapped workers, assuring that all necessary resources were being deployed for the operation.
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