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SLBC Tunnel Rescue Efforts Intensify Amidst Rising Challenges
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SLBC Tunnel Rescue Efforts Intensify Amidst Rising Challenges

Rescue operations at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel have entered a critical phase, with efforts to reach the eight trapped individuals growing increasingly difficult. Since Saturday morning, multiple rescue agencies have been working relentlessly 14 km inside the tunnel, but the final 50-metre stretch—completely blocked by mud and debris from the tunnel boring machine (TBM)—poses significant risks to rescuers.

Seismological Study Sought for Safety The Telangana Government has urged the Centre to conduct a seismological study through the National Centre of Seismology to assess the extent of cracks and water saturation in the affected area. In response, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also sought a surface and sub-surface assessment from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad, and the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

Rescue Operations Facing Hurdles Despite the deployment of nine specialised rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and various state and central agencies, no breakthrough has been achieved as of February 25, 2025. Continuous efforts to reach the disaster site have been hampered by unstable conditions inside the tunnel.

Market Outlook: Infrastructure Safety and Disaster Management The SLBC tunnel collapse highlights the urgent need for advanced geological assessments and disaster response mechanisms in large-scale infrastructure projects. With India witnessing massive tunnelling and hydroelectric projects, investments in early warning systems, remote sensing technologies, and advanced rescue equipment are expected to rise. The government may enforce stricter safety protocols for underground projects, influencing policies across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Rescue operations at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel have entered a critical phase, with efforts to reach the eight trapped individuals growing increasingly difficult. Since Saturday morning, multiple rescue agencies have been working relentlessly 14 km inside the tunnel, but the final 50-metre stretch—completely blocked by mud and debris from the tunnel boring machine (TBM)—poses significant risks to rescuers. Seismological Study Sought for Safety The Telangana Government has urged the Centre to conduct a seismological study through the National Centre of Seismology to assess the extent of cracks and water saturation in the affected area. In response, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also sought a surface and sub-surface assessment from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad, and the Geological Survey of India (GSI). Rescue Operations Facing Hurdles Despite the deployment of nine specialised rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and various state and central agencies, no breakthrough has been achieved as of February 25, 2025. Continuous efforts to reach the disaster site have been hampered by unstable conditions inside the tunnel. Market Outlook: Infrastructure Safety and Disaster Management The SLBC tunnel collapse highlights the urgent need for advanced geological assessments and disaster response mechanisms in large-scale infrastructure projects. With India witnessing massive tunnelling and hydroelectric projects, investments in early warning systems, remote sensing technologies, and advanced rescue equipment are expected to rise. The government may enforce stricter safety protocols for underground projects, influencing policies across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

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