Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Rescue of 8 workers in Telangana tunnel accident is becoming difficult. Experts say that more digging can put the lives of workers and those rescuing them at risk.
Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Eight workers have been trapped for three days in the tunnel accident in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. NDRF and SDRF teams are continuously engaged in rescue work. Now six experts from the rescue team involved in the Silkyara tunnel accident in Uttarakhand have also joined this operation.
The rescue operation is now becoming more dangerous. The height of the mud wall increased by one meter, making the condition of the workers more serious. More than 48 hours have passed since the tunnel collapsed and the trapped people have not been contacted yet. Experts say that more digging can not only put the lives of the trapped workers at risk, but rescue workers can also be at risk.
New challenges in rescue work
So far five rescue teams have gone into the tunnel. The report received from the fourth team has increased the concern. Every minute 3,200 liters of water is filling the tunnel, increasing the mud due to sand, stones and debris.
Experts fear that there may be another leak, which will make the rescue operation more difficult.
Rat-hole miners from Uttarakhand called
The Telangana government has called rat-hole miners from Uttarakhand as they specialize in rescue work in narrow places. CM Revanth Reddy is monitoring the rescue operation. Telangana ministers are constantly present at the spot and taking stock of the situation.
Situation worsened due to tunnel accident
Water and mud suddenly entered the tunnel due to natural stone sliding. Water filled up to 12-13 feet, affecting the relief work. Big decision possible in the coming hours Looking at the situation, a team of officials and experts will soon decide the future strategy. Everyone’s safety is a priority, but the delay in rescue remains a matter of concern.
