Sludge and water are creating big hurdles. Submersible pumps are being used to remove water.
February 28, 2021Sixty-eight bodies have so far been recovered after the February 7 disaster possibly triggered by an avalanche.
February 24, 2021According to the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority the search and rescue team has cleared debris from 170 Mts patch inside the tunnel.
February 23, 2021Three bodies were recovered from the Tapovan tunnel and one from Maithana.
February 15, 2021The “head race” tunnel at the Tapovan hydel project site where 30-35 workers have been trapped since 7 February, remains the focal point of rescue operations.
February 12, 2021In a move to ease progress inside the Tapovan tunnel, ITBP and other agencies involved in the challenging operation have started removing loose ends of pipes and wires.
February 11, 2021The rescue team has so far recovered 20 bodies and was successful in evacuating 12 persons trapped in a tunnel.
February 9, 2021A big rescue team- involving ITBP, Army, SSB, State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force- are working day and night to find trapped workers.
February 8, 2021