Archive · 29 Oct 2025
200 Workers Rescued After Veligonda Tunnel Flood
Imagine a group of about 200 people were working deep inside a long tunnel.
Suddenly, water rushed in very fast!
The workers got trapped inside.
Thankfully, helpers heard about this and quickly started a rescue mission.
They were able to get everyone out safely.
Now, they are arranging to move everyone to a safe place by boat.
Around 200 workers were trapped inside the second tunnel of the Veligonda project in Prakasam district.
Sudden floodwaters entered the tunnel, catching the workers off guard.
A rescue operation was immediately launched by officials.
All 200 workers were safely moved to Kollam Vagu.
Arrangements are being made to shift the workers to Srisailam by boats.
- Who
- Around 200 workers
- What
- Were trapped by sudden floodwaters and subsequently rescued
- When
- Not specified, but implied to be recent
- Where
- Inside the second tunnel of the Veligonda project near Kothur, Prakasam district
- Why
- Sudden floodwaters entered the tunnel while the workers were engaged in lining work
- Number of Workers Rescued
- 200
- Location
- Veligonda Tunnel, Prakasam District
- Cause of Trapping
- Sudden floodwaters entering the tunnel
- Rescue Operation Status
- Completed, all workers safe