Rescuers on Tuesday recovered another body from the inundated, under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, taking the death toll to nine, as the search for the lone missing worker continued. Debris and slush were being removed from the site.
“To accelerate rescue efforts, they are removing the accumulated sludge inside the tunnel while also dewatering it. “A thorough search is being conducted at all possible locations inside the tunnel for the search of the missing worker. It is our top priority.
Chamoli district magistrate Gaurav Kumar said rescuers are conducting continuous and intensive searches within the tunnel. Kumar said suction pumps and other necessary equipment are being used in the process to facilitate the movement of rescue teams and enable them to reach potential locations to search for the missing worker. On Monday, Garhwal commissioner Anand Swaroop chaired a review meeting in Gopeshwar to assess the progress of the rescue operation and asked officials to expedite the search and rescue operation.
