I just heard a news update and they had a reporter on site who was saying they are at the moment arranging to pull oxygen supply hoses into the cave via the tunnel as the air quality inside is deteriorating rapidly. Also that monsoon rain is expected in about 24 hours.
Yes, the heavy rains are expected to start in about 24-36 hours. I heard about them putting in an oxygen supply, but it sounded more like a contingency plan. They are also scouring the area looking for other natural fissures and chimneys into the cave system because the boys reported hearing livestock noises and they suspect there is a opening above; perhaps too small to climb but big enough for noises and air to pass. They might however be able to enlarge and clear it out to provide an escape route.
Primary plan is to keep draining water to shorten the length of underwater journey, they doubt they will be able to lower it enough to walk out the entire way before the rains hit.
Two of the boys, and the coach have been evaluated too exhausted to attempt a dive.
They may try to take the strongest out underwater, but it is a long journey of several hours. Good news is the water flow is in the right direction, but it will still be at least 4 hours out and probably much longer because that is the time it takes the experienced divers to traverse. Oxygen tanks, ropes, and other supplies are lining the route to aid this. If/when they attempt it will probably be one at a time with 2-3 experienced divers guiding them.
They are getting all the equipment necessary brought in for all the boys to dive if the situation becomes desperate enough.
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