3 Things Assam rat-hole mine tragedy, India-Taliban talks, and Mission Mausam
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Jan 15, 2025 
Sukrita Baruah, a reporter for The Indian Express, details the tragic Assam rat-hole mine disaster, discussing the hazardous working conditions and chaotic rescue attempts. Shubhajit Roy, the Diplomatic Affairs Editor of the same publication, sheds light on India's renewed engagement with the Taliban, covering strategic discussions regarding terrorism and humanitarian aid. They also touch on Prime Minister Modi's Mission Mausam, an initiative to enhance India's weather forecasting capabilities amid climate change challenges.
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Rat-Hole Mining
- Rat-hole mining involves digging a deep pit and then creating narrow tunnels branching out from the bottom.
- Workers navigate these cramped, dark tunnels with only headlamps, pickaxes, and shovels.
Assam Mine Tragedy
- Nine workers were trapped inside a rat-hole mine in Assam, India, on January 6th, 2024.
- The mine had flooded on its first day of operation after the monsoon season.
Mine Flood
- The narrow tunnels, called rat holes, flooded rapidly, leaving workers scrambling for safety.
- Some escaped by clinging to a crane chain, while others used boxes attached to the crane.