Breach in LBP main canal in Erode district inundates houses and crops, washes away cattle
The Hindu
Newly-constructed retaining wall along the canal collapses; no loss of life reported
A breach in the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) main canal at Malaipalayam village led to the inundation of over 60 houses and crops in three villages in the district on Friday. Local residents said the poor quality of the newly-constructed retaining wall was the reason for the breach. Almost 1,000 cusecs water was released from the Bhavanisagar Dam into the canal for irrigation from August 15. On Thursday night, a breach was reported beneath the retaining wall, which had just been set up.More Related News
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