Mangalore: Monsoon Mayhem - Floods Break Out After Dam Wall Collapses

Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, Jun 18: The retaining wall of an under-construction vented dam at Maravoor here collapsed on Monday June 18, causing flash floods and heavy damage.

The house belonging to Oswald in the area was inundated, completely shutting down access to the house. Oswald and his family were evacuated and shifted to another place.

Around 50 coconut trees were damaged, many of them submerging in the water.

At least three other houses in the area are in danger of collapsing.

The incident occured at around 4.30 am, after a heavy downpour all through the night. It is said that the gate of the vented dam was chocked with wooden logs, leading to the collapse of the wall.

The damage extends to over an acre, including fields in the area.

The tahsildar visited the spot and assured that appropriate measures will be taken to bring relief. Dam project contractor Sudhakar Shetty has promised to help in rebuilding Oswald's house and the compound wall.