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After being trapped for over 48 hours, the chances of survival for the eight workers stuck inside the SLBC tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district appear increasingly bleak. Despite relentless rescue efforts by the Indian Army, Navy, NDRF, and other agencies, no breakthrough has been made so far.

Rescue Efforts Face Severe Challenges

Mud Levels Rising: The height of the mud hall has increased by one meter, worsening conditions inside the tunnel.
No Contact with Trapped Workers: Rescuers haven't been able to establish communication since the collapse.
Dangerous Excavation: Experts warn that further digging could endanger both the trapped workers and rescuers.
Obstacles in the Tunnel: Thick muck, tangled iron rods, cement blocks, and waterlogging are making it difficult for rescuers to advance.

Equipment Used:
Gas cutters to cut through metal rods
Sniffer dogs to locate workers

What Happened?

Location: Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project, Telangana
Incident Date: Saturday morning
Cause: Partial collapse of the tunnel section

A team of 584 skilled personnel, including Army, Navy, Singareni Collieries, and disaster response teams, has conducted seven tunnel inspections but has yet to reach the trapped workers.

Who Are the Trapped Workers?

The eight men trapped inside the tunnel include:

Engineers:

  • Manoj Kumar (Uttar Pradesh)
  • Sri Niwas (Uttar Pradesh)

Operators:

  • Sunny Singh (Jammu & Kashmir)
  • Gurpreet Singh (Punjab)

Labourers:

  • Sandeep Sahu (Jharkhand)
  • Jegta Xess (Jharkhand)
  • Santosh Sahu (Jharkhand)
  • Anuj Sahu (Jharkhand)

Government Response & Next Steps

Telangana Chief Minister has ordered an all-out effort to save the trapped workers, with the Indian Army, Navy, NDRF, and SDRF leading rescue operations.

Challenges Ahead:

  • Worsening tunnel conditions due to rising muck and water
  • Risk of further collapse during excavation
  • Time running out for the trapped workers

Rescuers are working tirelessly, but with no contact established yet, hopes are fading for those inside.

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