Delays Persist in Race to Rescue Trapped Indian Workers in Silkyara Tunnel

The race to rescue 41 Indian construction workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in Uttarakhand state has faced further delays due to a problem with a drilling machine. The platform supporting the machine developed cracks, but it is being reinforced with concrete and drilling is expected to resume soon. The workers have been trapped for 12 days, and the next 24 hours are critical for their chances of survival. Rescue teams are drilling through debris to create an escape route using a tunnel of pipes, and they are currently about 30 feet away from reaching the trapped workers. The hilly area is prone to landslides, and the workers were helping to construct a road connecting Hindu pilgrimage sites.