NEW DELHI: Multiple agencies are working to rescue eight workers trapped since February 22 in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapse in Telangana, as ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Uttam Kumar Reddy visited the site on Monday to assess the ongoing operation.
The incident occurred when a three-metre section of the roof collapsed at the 14 km mark near Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district on Saturday morning, just four days after construction had resumed following a long break.

Ten agencies, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy’s MARCOS commandos, NDRF, SDRF, and National Highways Authority of India are participating in the rescue mission.
The same Rat miners who successfully executed the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue in Uttarakhand last year are involved in this operation.
Endoscopic and robotic cameras were brought to the site on Monday to assist in the rescue operation, along with an NDRF Dog Squad.
The Engineer Task Force of the Indian Army has deployed equipment and medical teams to clear debris and facilitate safe evacuation.
“We are doing our best to save the lives,” Minister Singh told reporters after inspecting the tunnel.
“First, we want to say that the 44 km Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel will be a boon to the people and farmers of Telangana… Do they want everything to be politics? It is shameful… National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force, Rat miners feel this is the most difficult operation in the world. This tunnel has an exit only on one side,” Singh stated.
“This incident has happened probably due to a tectonic shift. Ten agencies, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy’s MARCOS commandos, NDRF, SDRF, and National Highways Authority of India, have come together for this operation. We all are overseeing the operation. Anyone who is criticising this operation should have shame…,” Singh added.
The collapse trapped eight workers inside while some managed to escape. The rescue operation is particularly challenging due to the tunnel having only one exit, with authorities deploying various technological tools and expertise to reach the trapped workers.