Body of engineer found from Telangana plant fire

August 21, 2020 14:54

The injured being treated in hospital

The body of an Assistant Engineer has been recovered from the Srisailam Power Generation Plant in Telangana. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday expressed shock over the massive fire that broke out at the Srisailam Power Generation Plant on Thursday night.

Ordering the officials to extend all possible help to Telangana counterparts for the rescue operations, the CM cancelled his visit to Srisailam which was scheduled for today in the wake of the accident, according to the Chief Minister's Office's (CMO) tweets.

"CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed shock over the accident that took place in Srisailam Power Generation Plant at Nagarkurnool and has directed officials to provide all help needed. In this context, his scheduled visit to Srisailam has been canceled," the tweet read.

According to a CMO release, the CM was scheduled to visit Srisailam to assess the flood situation, review the shifting of floodwater to various other projects, and to perform prayers to the river.

However, he has decided that holding review meetings and conducting prayers won't be appropriate at this time, the release stated.

Earlier on Thursday night, a massive fire broke out inside the powerhouse of the Srisailam Left Bank Hydra Electric Project at around 10:30 pm. At present, nine are feared to be trapped inside the plant, and rescue operations are underway.

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