Telangana: The rescue operation for the tunnel collapse in Telangana is underway with several workers feared trapped inside it. The roof of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed on February 22 in Nagarkurnool in the Southern state. The incident took place on Saturday noon near Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district when a section of the tunnel’s roof approximately 3-metres long collapsed. At least six to eight workers are feared to have been trapped inside the tunnel. Rescue operation to bring those trapped inside the tunnel to safety is underway. The incident happened on February 22.The District Collector provided updates on the rescue operations, informing that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the Army, and experts are actively engaged at the site. Jishnu Dev Varma has directed the authorities to make all-out efforts to ensure the safe return of those trapped in the tunnel. He has also emphasised the need to expedite the rescue operations and instructed officials to keep him regularly informed of the developments, said the statement.
