Kathmandu, September 6 (Daily Kiran) : In Kathmandu, Nepal, Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava announced on Sunday that despite challenging conditions and difficult access, the Indian tunnel rescue team is continuing its operations.
Ambassador Srivastava shared updates via the social media platform X, stating, “In the Chilime Tunnel search and rescue operation, our joint technical team from India and Nepal is working diligently to make progress in the tunnel despite limited access, mud, and heavy debris. The teams have also begun establishing rope connectivity from Syafrubesi to the tunnel to bring in more personnel. Meanwhile, the construction of a temporary road towards the tunnel is progressing, with approximately 950 meters already cleared.”
On Saturday, the team removed heavy debris, water, and mud that had accumulated near the ceiling of the Chilime Tunnel. The ambassador noted that this effort will facilitate the movement of heavy machinery deeper into the tunnel, while work is simultaneously underway to create access routes from the nearby Syafrubesi to the tunnel portal.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Friday that it continues to provide humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Following devastating floods, India has dispatched approximately 95 tons of relief materials along with 54 personnel in seven flights to support rescue and relief efforts in the Himalayan nation.
During a bi-weekly press briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that India will continue to provide aid based on the needs communicated by the Nepalese government. Plans are in place to send additional forensic kits, Bailey bridges, and other requested materials in the coming days.
Jaiswal mentioned, “We will continue to provide assistance according to the needs of the Nepalese government. In the coming days, we plan to send more forensic kits, Bailey bridges, and other materials requested by the Nepalese government. Just yesterday, our two Indian aircraft flew to Kathmandu with 21 tons of relief supplies. To date, we have supplied approximately 95 tons of relief materials across seven flights. In addition to the relief supplies, we have also sent 54 personnel to assist with rescue and relief efforts in Nepal. This includes 30 tunnel rescue specialists, 19 forensic experts, and a five-member medical team. Our rescue and forensic teams are deployed on the ground and are working in coordination with Nepalese authorities.”
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