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Guidelines crucial for safety, which would have helped in the Silkyara tunnel collapse, are being met superficially met for faster completion and cost-cutting.
The geological report underlined that the alignment was “very unfavourable” in two segments, adding that “the possibility of forming wedges in the crown and side wall cannot be ruled out in those sectors and has to be taken care of during construction planning.”
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Even after 48 hours, the rescue teams have made little headway in cutting down the rocks that fell over a 200-meter area, trapping the workers inside the tunnel.
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Even after 48 hours, the rescue teams have made little headway in cutting down the rocks that fell over a 200-meter area, trapping the workers inside the tunnel.