In response to the recent Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has directed authorities to make all-out efforts to ensure the safe return of those trapped inside.
The Governor spoke via telephone with the Nagarkurnool district Collector to assess the ongoing rescue operations, and told the Collector to expedite the rescue efforts and requested regular updates on the situation.
During the conversation, the Collector informed Varma that teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Army, along with experts, were actively engaged at the site.
The SLBC tunnel collapse has resulted in several workers being trapped, prompting a coordinated response from multiple agencies to ensure their safe evacuation.