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Rat-Hole Mining Technique: Nepal Rescue Operation Advances 125 Metres Underground Water Pumping and Rat-Hole Mining Method to Extract Trapped Workers Amid Deadly Flood Crisis

Rescuers in Nepal are employing rat-hole mining, a technique used in Uttarakhand's Silkyara rescue, to save trapped workers by reaching deep underground and pumping out water.

Mahbeez Parbeen | | 2 min read

Rat-Hole Mining Technique: Nepal Rescue Operation Advances 125 Metres Underground Water Pumping and Rat-Hole Mining Method to Extract Trapped Workers Amid Deadly Flood Crisis
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In Brief

  1. Rat-hole mining technique is being used to rescue trapped Nepal workers.
  2. This method was previously applied in Uttarakhand's Silkyara rescue operation.
  3. Rescuers have reached 125 metres into the tunnel and are pumping out water.
  4. Oil mixed in water indicates progress toward the underground power station.

Rescue teams in Nepal have adopted rat-hole mining, a technique successfully used in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel rescue, to save workers trapped underground. The rescuers have advanced 125 metres into the tunnel, where they are actively pumping out water. The presence of oil mixed in the water is a hopeful sign, suggesting they are approaching the underground power station where the workers are trapped. This method allows for gradual excavation and water removal in narrow spaces, enabling safer access to the site.

Officials highlight that such a technique, proven in previous rescues, improves chances of reaching and extracting the trapped individuals. The operation remains ongoing with teams working to ensure the safety and rapid recovery of the workers affected by the incident. Authorities continue monitoring the situation closely and coordinating efforts on-site to facilitate the rescue process efficiently.

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