Nagarkurnool, March 1 -- Telangana Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari, along with Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Jupalli Krishna Rao, arrived at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel and held a review meeting with rescue officials regarding the ongoing rescue operation.

The rescue operation is focused on eight workers trapped inside the tunnel after its roof collapsed on February 22.

Ambulances have been stationed at the site, and Army medical teams are fully equipped with medical supplies to assist with the operation. However, the presence of water and slush is hindering the progress of rescue teams.

Earlier today, efforts were made to clear the sludge from the tunnel to facilitate further rescue work.

Meanwhile, relatives and fami...