Overview

• Kundu, 22, vanished on August 23 while filming reels at the 175-metre falls near the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh border.
• ODRAF, Lamtaput Fire Service and local police have combed the gorge with no trace so far.
• Rescuers report rugged terrain and persistent rain have severely limited access and visibility.
• Teams recovered a bag with batteries and other gear he threw just before being swept away, according to police.
• Search leaders have asked Machkund dam operators to curb discharge to make operations safer.