Telangana Tunnel Collapse: NDRF Struggles to Drain Water, Rescue Workers Stuck in SLBC Tunnel
Date: 24-feb-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
Telangana Tunnel Collapse: NDRF Battles Water and Debris to Rescue 8 Trapped Workers
In a tragic construction accident in Telangana, eight workers are currently trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel, following a partial collapse. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is leading intensive rescue efforts while battling extreme challenges like waterlogging and debris blockage.
What Happened in the Telangana SLBC Tunnel?
The incident occurred on February 24, 2025, when a section of the SLBC tunnel roof collapsed at the 14 km mark near Domalapenta, Nagarkurnool district. The affected tunnel is part of an irrigation project, and the collapse left eight laborers trapped inside.
NDRF and Rescue Teams Face Major Challenges
1. Waterlogging Slows Down Progress
The NDRF teams, along with local disaster management authorities, have entered approximately 13.5 km into the tunnel using locomotives and conveyor belts. However, the final 200 meters are waterlogged, making it difficult to reach the trapped workers.
2. Heavy Debris Blocking Access
- Concrete slabs and tunnel materials are obstructing the path.
- High-powered pumps are being used to drain the water.
- The stretch between 11 km and 13 km is filled with sludge and mud, slowing down excavation efforts.
Authorities Intensify Rescue Operation
The Telangana state government, in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has deployed specialized engineers and geologists to assist in planning a safe evacuation strategy.
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Steps Being Taken:
- High-capacity water pumps are draining the tunnel.
- Heavy-duty cutting equipment is clearing debris.
- Authorities are attempting to establish communication with the trapped workers.
- Additional oxygen supply and emergency food provisions are being sent inside.
Trapped Workers' Condition – A Race Against Time
The trapped workers have not been in direct communication with rescuers, raising serious concerns about their safety. However, officials remain hopeful as oxygen supply is partially available in the tunnel.
What Happens Next? Future Rescue Plans
Rescue teams aim to remove water and debris within the next 24 hours, allowing NDRF personnel to physically enter and retrieve the workers. The government has assured that all possible resources are being deployed to complete the rescue safely.
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