Rescue operations stalled as water level rises in Telangana tunnel

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 24, 2025
Hopes for rescuing the two engineers and six labourers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel are fading due to rising water levels and shifting silt after over 48 hours of rescue efforts. Authorities are reassessing their strategy to avoid risking additional lives amid concerns about the tunnel's structural integrity.

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Published on February 22, 2025 -  03:10
Telangana Tunnel Tragedy: Workers Trapped After Roof Collapse | CM Revanth Reddy on Inspects
Tragedy struck in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district as the roof of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed, leaving eight workers feared trapped. The incident occurred due to the slippage of a concrete segment used to seal seepage at the 14-km tunnel inlet. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is closely monitoring the situation and has directed officials to expedite rescue operations. SDRF and NDRF teams have been deployed, while local authorities, including ministers and senior officials, are on-site to oversee the rescue efforts. The government has assured full support to the affected families. #TelanganaTunnelCollapse #NagarkurnoolTragedy #RevanthReddy #RescueOperations #SLBCTunnel #BreakingNews #TelanganaNews #TunnelAccident #SDRF #NDRF Also Read PM Modi Dials Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Assures Full Support Amid SLBC Tunnel Rescue Operations :: https://www.oneindia.com/hyderabad/pm-modi-dials-telangana-cm-revanth-reddy-assures-full-support-amid-slbc-tunnel-rescue-operations-4078097.html?ref=DMDesc Telangana: SCCL Roped In To Rescue Trapped Workers In SLBC Tunnel Roof Collapse Incident :: https://www.oneindia.com/hyderabad/telangana-sccl-roped-in-to-rescue-trapped-workers-in-slbc-tunnel-roof-collapse-incident-4077973.html?ref=DMDesc Telangana: 8 Trapped In SLBC Tunnel Mishap, State Govt Seeks Help Of Experts, Army For Rescue :: https://www.oneindia.com/hyderabad/telangana-6-workers-feared-trapped-roof-of-slbc-tunnel-project-collapses-4077823.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~GR.124~

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