Thane: The left bank canal of the Bhatsa dam located in Thane developed a breach in its walls, leading to inundation of cultivable fields in some downstream villages, officials said on Wednesday. Shahapur tehsildar Neelima Suryavanshi said the breach has widened as compared to Tuesday evening when it was reported for the first time. Efforts to plug it are underway.
“The revenue department is assessing the crop loss. The department concerned will decide on the compensation to be given,” she said.
Villagers and local MLA informed about the cracks
Villagers and a local MLA said the walls of the left bank canal had developed cracks in the past as well. According to Shahapur MLA Daulat Daroda, the walls of the canal of the Bhatsa dam develops cracks at least once a year. “But nothing can be done as funds are not provided for repairs,” he alleged.
