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On 2 July 2019, the Tiware dam in Ratnagiri district of Maharastra state of India failed following heavy rains. The failure resulted in flooding of the villages situated downstream. At least six people died and 23 went missing.[1]

Dam failure

Around 9.30 p.m. on 2 July 2019, the Tiware dam, failed which was overflowing after incessant rains previous days. The water flooded at least seven villages situated downstream including Bhendewadi, Daadar, Akle, Riktoli, Ovali, Kalkavne and Nandivase with about population of 3000. Several houses were washed away. At least six people died and 23 more are missing.[1]

Rescue operations

The National Disaster Response Force and the fire brigade teams from Pune and Sindhudurg were deployed for rescue operation. The villagers were moved and the search operation for missing people was launched.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Agencies (2019-07-03). "Dam breach in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district; death toll rises to six". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-07-03.