Specialist rat miners and the NDRF, trying to rescue workers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, faced challenges from accumulated slush and technical difficulties with equipment. Efforts continue to clear obstacles,

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Mallu Vikramarka promised that the state government would not give up until the eight men trapped inside are found.

Rescue teams race against time to save 8 trapped workers in Nagarkurnool. Workers who survived the mishap remain hopeful for the safe return of their colleagues. More updates at republicworld.com.