Rescue teams widen hole in Tapovan tunnel to locate 30 plus trapped men
Millennium Post Delhi|New Delhi 14February2021
Temporary lake on Rishi Ganga starts releasing water, reduces risk of another flash flood
Rescue teams widen hole in Tapovan  tunnel to locate 30 plus trapped men

Highlights

» At a coordination meeting of multiple agencies engaged in rescue operations, Ahirwal said the conditions inside the SFT tunnel might be known in 10-12 hours

» Rescuers said they were still hopeful of finding survivors, notwithstanding the numerous challenges like the muck and the water from Dhauli Ganga constantly flowing into the tunnels

» The CWC is examining possibilities of what can be done if the water rises to a “critical” level. It is conducting simulation studies and also examining the possibility of carrying out a controlled blast to drain out the water

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