Eight rescuers missing in Telangana’s Peddacheruvu saved; search on for three others

KHAMMAM Eight of the 11 rescue personnel who went missing after two inflatable boats capsized in the swollen Bethupalli Peddacheruvu in Khammam district were rescued by Thursday morning (November 5, 2026) following a strenuous, overnight search operation. Two more persons have been traced, and efforts are under way to bring them to safety.

A search operation was still on to trace another missing person. Nine rescue personnel feared missing as boats capsize in Telangana’s swollen Peddacheruvu Nine rescue personnel feared missing as boats capsize in Telangana’s swollen Peddacheruvu According to sources, the incident occurred when the rescue teams, comprising SDRF and Fire Services personnel, ventured into the swollen rivulet to rescue the stranded fishermen Nine rescue personnel feared missing as boats capsize in Telangana’s swollen Peddacheruvu storyline 1 The incident occurred when two inflatable boats carrying 11 personnel including those from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Fire Services, capsized in the swollen rivulet while the rescue teams were attempting to…