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Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Manual drilling to start shortly, says NDMA as rescue ops continue

Vertical and manual horizontal drilling are the two methods on which rescue efforts are being focused at the moment. Work on the other options, such as horizontal drilling from the Barkot end of the tunnel is also underway.

27 November 2023, 12:27 IST

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Manual drilling to start shortly, says NDMA as rescue ops continue

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Manual drilling to start shortly, says NDMA as rescue ops continue

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Manual drilling to start shortly, says NDMA as rescue ops continue

27 November 2023, 12:27 IST

Efforts on to retrieve broken parts of auger machine, vertical drilling starts at Silkyara tunnel

Considered as the second best option, the work on vertical drilling started around noon and 15 meters of drilling has already been completed, NDMA member Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said.

26 November 2023, 12:47 IST

Efforts on to retrieve broken parts of auger machine, vertical drilling starts at Silkyara tunnel

Efforts on to retrieve broken parts of auger machine, vertical drilling starts at Silkyara tunnel

Efforts on to retrieve broken parts of auger machine, vertical drilling starts at Silkyara tunnel

26 November 2023, 12:47 IST

'We have a good chance of success in the very near future,' says NDMA member on Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

The workers are receiving psycho social counselling from experts through the lifeline.

24 November 2023, 09:04 IST

'We have a good chance of success in the very near future,' says NDMA member on Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

'We have a good chance of success in the very near future,' says NDMA member on Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

'We have a good chance of success in the very near future,' says NDMA member on Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

24 November 2023, 09:04 IST

Joshimath condition worsens, attempts under way to declare it 'no construction zone'

Earlier this year, the Uttarakhand High Court had asked independent experts to study the land subsidence issue.

26 September 2023, 03:45 IST

Joshimath condition worsens, attempts under way to declare it 'no construction zone'

Joshimath condition worsens, attempts under way to declare it 'no construction zone'

Joshimath condition worsens, attempts under way to declare it 'no construction zone'

26 September 2023, 03:45 IST

Our cities need to adapt to prevent urban flooding

The floods in Gurugram and Bengaluru are examples of planning failures. The severe disruption of natural drainage systems and construction over water channels add to the woes

04 September 2023, 05:43 IST

Our cities need to adapt to prevent urban flooding

Our cities need to adapt to prevent urban flooding

Our cities need to adapt to prevent urban flooding

04 September 2023, 05:43 IST

Telangana rains: Central team to assess damage from Mon

The heavy rains during the past one week led to inundation of low-lying areas and damage to agricultural fields at several places in the state.

30 July 2023, 08:37 IST

Central team to visit Telangana from Monday for taking stock of damage due to floods, rains

Central team to visit Telangana from Monday for taking stock of damage due to floods, rains

Telangana rains: Central team to assess damage from Mon

30 July 2023, 08:37 IST

India gripped by heatwaves: Dos and Don'ts

Heatwaves may exacerbate extant health conditions and can also lead to sunstrokes, which can be fatal.

19 June 2023, 15:03 IST

India gripped by heatwaves: Dos and Don'ts

India gripped by heatwaves: Dos and Don'ts

India gripped by heatwaves: Dos and Don'ts

19 June 2023, 15:03 IST

Cyclone Biparjoy: Residents of coastal areas shifted

14 June 2023, 06:45 IST

Cyclone Biparjoy: Residents of coastal areas in Gujarat’s Junagadh shifted to safe shelters

Cyclone Biparjoy: Residents of coastal areas in Gujarat’s Junagadh shifted to safe shelters

Cyclone Biparjoy: Residents of coastal areas shifted

14 June 2023, 06:45 IST

Forest fires threaten India’s climate and biodiversity

India has pledged to absorb 2.5-3 bn tonnes of CO2 and to restore 26 mn hectares of degraded forests by 2030 — promises that are unlikely to be fulfilled

25 February 2023, 06:26 IST

Forest fires threaten India’s climate and biodiversity

Forest fires threaten India’s climate and biodiversity

Forest fires threaten India’s climate and biodiversity

25 February 2023, 06:26 IST

Govt bodies, experts get NDMA gag order on Joshimath

The gag order to 12 government institutions across came under immediate criticism from Congress

14 January 2023, 13:53 IST

Govt bodies, experts get NDMA gag order on Joshimath crisis

Govt bodies, experts get NDMA gag order on Joshimath crisis

Govt bodies, experts get NDMA gag order on Joshimath

14 January 2023, 13:53 IST