Kathmandu, September 7 International tunnel rescue expert Professor Arnold Dix,

From Onlinekhabar English

Kathmandu, September 7 International tunnel rescue expert Professor Arnold Dix, who gained global attention for leading the successful rescue of 41 workers trapped inside India’s Silkyara tunnel, has described Nepal’s ongoing efforts to rescue people from flood-hit tunnels as the toughest test of his career. The Australian geologist and engineer, who is providing technical advice and field leadership for the rescue operations in Nepal, shared his experience and a message on social media on Monday morning. “I have never experienced anything like this,” Dix wrote. Dix said the situation in Nepal was fundamentally different from previous rescue operations, with several potential rescue sites being dealt with simultaneously. “Here in Nepal, we are facing something I have never experienced before. This is not just one rescue. There are multiple potential rescues happening at the same time, in different locations, each with its own dangers, uncertainties and lives that may still be saved,” he wrote. A test of duty and ‘dharma’ Dix reflected on the 2023 rescue operation at India’s Silkyara tunnel, where 41 workers remained trapped underground for 17 days.