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Rescue operations stalled as water level rises in Telangana tunnel

IndiaTimes Monday, 24 February 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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News video: Telangana Tunnel Tragedy: Workers Trapped After Roof Collapse | CM Revanth Reddy on Inspects

Telangana Tunnel Tragedy: Workers Trapped After Roof Collapse | CM Revanth Reddy on Inspects 03:10

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...

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A desperate rescue operation is underway at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana, where eight workers have been trapped for over 48 hours after a portion of the tunnel collapsed. To aid the rescue efforts, robotic and endoscopic cameras, along with an NDRF dog squad, have been deployed to locate the workers. A team of expert rat miners, who previously rescued trapped laborers during the 2023 Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand, has also joined the mission. Accumulated mud and water are making the operation difficult, while officials warn that the chances of survival are "very remote." Stay tuned for live updates on this challenging rescue operation. #TelanganaTunnelRescue #SrisailamTunnel #BreakingNews #RescueMission #RatMiners #NDRF #TunnelCollapse #RobotCameras #TelanganaNews #PrayForWorkers ~HT.178~PR.274~

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Telangana tunnel collapse rescue efforts intensify as hopes for the trapped eight workers dwindle. Army, NDRF, and Navy teams deploy advanced machinery, including endoscopic cameras, to navigate through the final 40 meters. Seepage and debris pose major challenges, delaying progress. Officials remain vigilant, ensuring oxygen supply and water removal to prevent further damage as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy oversees the mission. #Telangana #TunnelCollapse #RescueOperation #NDRF #IndianArmy #DisasterResponse #SLBC #IndianNavy #Nagarkurnool #EmergencyRescue #SaveLives #TrappedWorkers #RevanthReddy #DisasterRelief #BreakingNews #EngineeringFailure #WaterSeepage #SurvivalHope #LarsenAndToubro #UttamKumarReddy

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