Inside View: The SLBC tunnel disaster and the race against time!

What caused this disaster? Why was the tunnel non-functional for years? And how are rescue teams battling against time, water, and debris?

Published Mar 09, 2025 | 5:05 PMUpdated Mar 09, 2025 | 5:05 PM

On 22 February 2025, a massive collapse inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana trapped eight workers deep underground.

What caused this disaster? Why was the tunnel non-functional for years? And how are rescue teams battling against time, water, and debris?

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