Goa, Feb. 26 -- It has been five days, specifically on Wednesday, since eight individuals became trapped in the partially collapsed tunnel of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Telangana. The rapid influx of silt and water into the tunnel poses significant dangers, not only to the trapped individuals but also to the rescuers involved in the operation. Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, referencing expert opinions, stated that this situation represents "the most complex and difficult tunnel rescue operation in the world, or at least in India," due to the fact that there is only a single entry and exit point to the SLBC tunnel, which is also recognized as the longest irrigation tunnel globally.

On Tuesday, top specialists ...