4 Trapped Inside T’gana Tunnel Located, 1% Survival Chance: Minister
A glimmer of hope has emerged in the rescue efforts of the eight workers trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel that collapsed in Telangana. Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has announced that the whereabouts of four of the trapped workers have been located, although their chances of survival are extremely low at just 1%. The minister expressed hope that the trapped workers would be extricated by Sunday evening.
The Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, a crucial infrastructure project aimed at diverting Godavari water to Nagarjunasagar Dam, collapsed on January 7, trapping eight workers inside. The rescue operations have been ongoing since then, with teams from various organizations, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department, and the Indian Navy, working tirelessly to locate and rescue the trapped workers.
According to Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, the four located workers are stuck in a relatively safer area of the tunnel, which has a larger opening. However, the minister emphasized that their chances of survival are extremely low due to the severe damage caused by the collapse and the lack of oxygen in the area.
“The chances of their survival are very low, only 1%. But we are trying our best to rescue them,” the minister said.
Rao also expressed hope that the remaining four workers could be stuck beneath the tunnel boring machine, which has collapsed onto them. The minister added that the rescue teams are working to locate and rescue the remaining workers as soon as possible.
The rescue operations have been challenging due to the complex nature of the tunnel collapse. The tunnel is located in a remote area, and the rescue teams have had to navigate through difficult terrain to reach the site. Additionally, the collapse has caused significant damage to the tunnel’s structure, making it difficult for the rescue teams to access the trapped workers.
Despite the challenges, the rescue teams have been working around the clock to locate and rescue the trapped workers. The teams have been using advanced equipment, including drones and thermal imaging cameras, to locate the trapped workers and assess the damage caused by the collapse.
The Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel project is a critical infrastructure project aimed at providing water to the Nagarjunasagar Dam, which supplies water to several districts in Telangana. The tunnel is approximately 14 kilometers long and has been under construction since 2019. The collapse of the tunnel has caused significant disruptions to the water supply in the region, and the authorities are working to repair the damage and restore the water supply as soon as possible.
The incident has also raised concerns about the safety and quality of the construction work on the project. The authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse and are working to identify the responsible parties.
As the rescue efforts continue, the authorities and the rescue teams are working to provide support to the families of the trapped workers. The Telangana government has announced a compensation package for the families of the trapped workers, and the authorities are working to provide them with necessary assistance and support.
The rescue operations at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel are ongoing, and the authorities are working to locate and rescue the remaining four workers as soon as possible. The incident has highlighted the importance of prioritizing safety and quality in construction projects, and the authorities are working to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
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