41 workers have been trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12. The rescue teams on November 27 were preparing protection umbrella for the trapped workers for their safety during evacuation. The front part of the American Auger machine which was stuck in the pipeline has been completely cut with a plasma cutter machine on November 27. Efforts are also being made to remove the debris and the front part of the machine. In the process of cutting and removing the American Auger machine, a 2-meter portion of the last part of the pipeline (i.e. 48 to 50 meters) has also been twisted.