Six killed in Tiware dam wall collapse
Ratnagiri, Jul 3 (UNI) At least six people were killed while 19 went missing after the Tiware Dam in this district breached following incessant rains, officials here said on Wednesday.
The mischap occurred around 2130 hrs on Tuesday night. The free flowing water has created a panic in the downstream villages of Daadar, Akle, Riktoli, Ovali, Kalkavne and Nandivase.
Six bodies have been recovered so far, a police official said.
Disaster Management Officer Ajay Suryawanshi said that all the victims are reported from Bhendewadi hamlet, which was adjacent to the dam wall.
The dam breached due to heavy rainfall in in past few days, Deputy Collector Datta Bhadakawad said.
Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish ordered a probe into the incident. "The locals have lodged complaints about leakages from the dam and demanded repairs. They were told that repairs had been carried out, but now this tragedy has occurred. We shall probe this thoroughly," he stated.
On Tuesday, at least 45 people were killed across the state in rain related incidents.
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