Rescue operations to find the seven workers still trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse have now entered their 25th day. Authorities are using advanced methods to speed up the process.
A specialised human remains detection dog (HRDD) squad from Kerala made another attempt to locate signs of the missing workers under the debris. At the same time, scientists from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) carried out a fresh study of the collapse site. They examined soil stability, rock formations, water seepage, and other geological factors to improve their analysis and support the debris removal process.
At the site, Special Chief Secretary (Disaster Management) Arvind Kumar, Nagarkurnool District Collector Santosh Badavath, and Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Gaikwad met with rescue teams for a review. Officials reported significant progress in dismantling the tunnel boring machine (TBM) platform. Technicians from South Central Railway (SCR) were cutting the platform into smaller parts, which were then transported out of the tunnel using excavators and conveyor belts.
Despite the challenges, authorities remain determined to complete the rescue operation as quickly as possible. All available resources are being used to recover the missing workers.
