Jagran Correspondent, Uttarkashi: A worker was killed during a collapse incident during the construction of the Silkyara Tunnel late Wednesday night. The district administration swung into action as soon as the information about the death of a worker due to the collapse of a block of concrete (shotcrete) lining of the tunnel about 900 metre inside from the Barkot side was received.
District Magistrate Prashant Arya directed Sub-District Magistrate Barkot to immediately reach the spot. Sub-District Magistrate Barkot was asked to take a detailed review of the situation, find out the actual causes of the accident and thoroughly investigate the safety standards of the executing agency.
Along with this, the District Magistrate has clarified that all necessary and legal steps should be taken immediately to provide all possible assistance to the victim's family, complete other legal procedures and ensure the safety of other workers inside the tunnel.
In 2023, 41 workers were trapped inside the tunnel during its construction for 17 days. The rescue operation, conducted under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, successfully rescued all workers safely.
Fresh Rain Likely In Northern States
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of rain in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Rajasthan, Goa, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Assam, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Gujarat, Central Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The weather department stated that rainfall activity will increase over eastern and northeastern India, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the western Himalayan region over the next seven days due to a low pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and the northern Odisha-West Bengal coast.
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It further stated that heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in some regions, potentially leading to flood-like conditions. As per the weather forecast, heavy rainfall is expected over the eastern states between July 16 and 18 over Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim. The residents have been advised to follow the guidelines and limit their outings during the rain.