The drone cameras are being used to monitor the situation in Uttarkashi’s
Silkyara tunnel in which 41 workers are trapped, officials said early Friday.
The workers have been trapped for 13 days after a portion of the
under-construction tunnel collapsed on November 12.
“We are here to support the team and we are working effortlessly. Our
priority is the safety of the trapped labourers so that’s why we have got a
drone so that we can monitor their situation. The drones are of the latest
technology that can go inside the tunnels.
It goes autonomous in accessible areas and then you can access it there
at any convergence. It can also go in GPS-denied areas. This is the first time
that such drones are being used in such a disaster,” said Squadrone Infra and
Mining Pvt Limited Managing Director and CEO Cyriac Joseph.
He further said their team is monitoring every activity happening inside
the tunnel through the drone cameras.
“Our main target is to bring the 41 people out of the tunnel. We hope
that they will be brought out safely soon,” he added.
Associate lead mining engineer Asifmulla said the drone is of the latest
technology and is used for underground mines and tunnels.
“We have come here from Bengaluru to support the team. The drilling is
underway and we all are trying our best to rescue them out of the tunnel,” he
added.
Meanwhile, for the stranded workers, Khichdi and milk will be sent in the
breakfast in cylindrical bottles.
Earlier on Thursday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
monitored the rescue operations which entered the final phase.
Officials have mentioned that no specific timelines should be assumed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Uttarakhand CM on the phone
and sought information about the ongoing rescue operation of 41 workers trapped
at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi.
A collapse occurred in an under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to
Barkot due to debris falling in the 60-metre stretch on the Silkyara side of
the tunnel, due to which 41 workers were trapped.
The labourers are trapped in a 2km-built portion, which is complete
including concrete work that provides safety to the workers.
ANI
