Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse

In a traumatising experience, 40 workers got trapped after a portion of a tunnel under construction between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway collapsed in the early hours of Sunday (November 12). Rocks fell over a 200-meter area, trapping the workers inside the tunnel. While more than 48 hours have passed, the rescue teams have so far made little headway. While the government and rescue teams are doing their best, we delve into the psychological impact that such a terrifying event can have on those trapped. 

Dr Gorav Gupta, Senior Psychiatrist, Founder and Director, Tulasi Healthcare, shares, "The psychological impact on people stuck in such as a tunnel, can be profound and varied. The experience of being trapped, isolated, and facing uncertain conditions can lead to a range of emotional and psychological effects." Talking about the impact Dr Gupta lists the following points: