Serious Crack in Bhakra Canal Submerges Villages and Crops

Bhakra Dam Crisis: Cracks and Landslides Threaten Villages, Crops Submerged

A serious concern has emerged as reports indicate a crack in the Bhakra canal near Bhakra village in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, causing water to submerge nearby villages. The Bhakra village, vital for its contribution to the Green Revolution, is now facing consistent landslides that have virtually cut off the area. The landslides threaten the village’s existence as the hill on which it is located continues to slide. Additionally, near Nathera village in Bathinda’s Talwandi Sabo subdivision, a 20-foot crack in the Bhakra canal has flooded fields, submerging around 100 acres of crops. This crack is reportedly due to leakage beneath the Bhakra river, affecting farmers from Nathera and Jodakiya villages, situated on the Punjab-Haryana border. The irrigation department, along with farmers, has temporarily stopped the water flow, but the situation remains dire as water continues to rush towards the villages. Farmers are demanding compensation for their losses as efforts to mitigate the damage continue. The escalating crisis underscores the urgent need for governmental intervention and sustainable solutions.

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