INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
SILKYARA: With more than 130 hours inside the dingy and dusty Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, the 41 workers stranded inside are now
grappling with health issues, including constipation, headaches and growing anxiety and trauma induced by fear and claustrophobia
While officials asserted that they are providing essential supplies like food, water, and oxygen, medical experts said that the current diet
of dry fruits, puffed rice and popcorn falls far short for individuals accustomed to hearty meals three times a day, potentially
jeopardising their well-being.A senior government doctor from Dehradun pointed out the imminent threat of respiratory problemsthey are
stranded in the tunnel for a week
doctor cautioned.Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling operations come to a halt, trapped workers face continued distressUttarkashi CMO RCS
Panwar said they are doing their best under the circumstances
morning, during a visit to the site by a TOI team, a group of workers expressed frustration as the rescue operations have stopped since
differently in such a situation
