The Telangana government has made a concrete plan of action that includes exploring alternate access routes and using advanced machinery to intensify dewatering, and hoped to conclude the SLBC tunnel rescue work in two days,

Rescue operations are underway to save workers who are trapped inside the tunnel for over 72 hours. The trapped workers include two engineers, two technical staff, and four labourers. Around 13 workers sustained injuries due to the collapse but were able to come out of the tunnel with the help of 29 other workers who managed to escape unhurt.

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