Rescue efforts are underway to save eight workers trapped 14 km inside a collapsing section of the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district.
Hyderabad: A section of the tunnel under construction as part of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight people: two engineers, two machine operators, and four laborers. The Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and other agencies are involved in the rescue operation, but have yet to achieve a breakthrough.
Rat Miners Offer Specialized Expertise
A team of miners, who previously rescued workers from a tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand's Silkyara, are employing specialized techniques to reach the trapped laborers. They are working alongside the Indian Army, NDRF, and other rescue teams. Despite 60 hours having passed without success, hopes remain high that the workers will be rescued soon.
Advanced Technology Monitors the Situation
To enhance the rescue operation, endoscopic and robotic cameras were deployed in the tunnel on Monday. Additionally, the NDRF dog squad has been deployed to locate the workers. Rescue personnel are hopeful that advanced technology and expert assistance will facilitate a swift and safe extraction of the trapped workers.
Four of the trapped workers are from Gumla district, Jharkhand. One family member from each household has been summoned to Telangana. Following the Chief Minister's instructions, Gumla's Deputy Commissioner, Karn Satyarti, arranged for their transportation to allow them to receive updates on their relatives' conditions.
Concerns Regarding Mental Health
Considering the impact on the mental health of workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand last November, the administration is exercising increased caution. Research indicated that approximately one-third of those trapped during that incident experienced depression and sleep-related problems. Authorities in Telangana have implemented special measures to monitor the mental and physical well-being of the trapped workers.
While the rescue operation remains challenging, the combined efforts of rat miners, the Army, and the NDRF offer hope for the safe extraction of the trapped workers. The administration is diligently executing the operation to provide prompt relief to those affected by this difficult situation.
