Portion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel near Domalapenta reportedly collapsed in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district.
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The Task Force of Indian Army has been mobilised to assist in the ongoing rescue operations following a tunnel collapse near the Srisailam Dam.
Upon receiving a request from the Chief Secretary of Telangana, the Army quickly mobilised its Engineer Task Force (ETF) for the critical rescue operation. The ETF is equipped with specialist engineering teams, a Medical detachment from Field Ambulance of Army Medical Corps, an ambulance and three high-capacity pumping sets, armoured hoses, and other accessories.
In addition to the NDRF and SDRF teams, an Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army, part of the Infantry Division at Secunderabad, was placed on standby with an Excavator Dozer to support the rescue efforts.
A statement said that the ETF Commander is coordinating efforts with the civil administration at the incident site. Additionally, a rescue party comprising engineers and equipment specialists is on standby with heavy machinery, including a Size II BD80 Dozer, JCB, and SSL loaded on three Tatra trucks, awaiting final deployment instructions.
The situation is being closely monitored by HQ Telangana & Andhra Sub Area (TASA) and the Infantry Division HQ, the statement added.
Published – February 23, 2025 07:56 am IST
