Day 8: Rescue operations intensify as workers still trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel

Efforts intensify to rescue 41 workers trapped for 216 hours. The collapse occurred on Nov 12, leading to a complex rescue mission. (Photo credit: PTI)

Rescuers on Monday pushed a six-inch-wide pipeline through the rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel, a breakthrough that will help them supply larger quantities of food and possibly allow live visuals of the workers. (Photo credit: ANI)

The government said on Monday that rescue operations are continuing in full swing to save the trapped workers and constant communication is being maintained with efforts to keep up the morale of the workers trapped in the two km-built tunnel portion. (Photo credit: ANI)

The first machine for construction of a vertical rescue shaft – possibly around 80-metre deep by drilling from near the hilltop has reached the tunnel. (Photo credit: ANI)

A high-performance drilling machine being brought for rescue operations. Furthermore, Tehri Hydroelectric Development Corporation (THDC) will start work of micro tunnelling from Barkot end for which heavy machinery has been mobilised. (Photo credit: PTI )

Arnold Dix, President of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, joins rescue efforts at Silkyara. Professor Dix conducted an inspection at the Silkyara tunnel site and spoke to the agencies that have been involved in the rescue operations. (Photo credit: PTI)

NHIDCL will also continue to drill from Silkyara end after working safety arrangements. The Army has prepared the box culvert to facilitate this. (Photo credit: ANI)

Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) will do the vertical drilling to rescue the trapped labourers. ONGC has also started the initial work for vertical drilling from Barkot end. BRO has already started approach road for mobilization machines of ONGC and SJVNL. (Photo credit: PTI)