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Shiv Sena minister blames crabs for breach in Ratnagiri's Tiware dam
Updated On: 05 July, 2019 01:45 PM IST | | mid-day online desk
Shive Sena minister while blaming the crabs for the incident said that the government was informed by the residents of Bhendewadi hamlet of the problems of breaches and the officials had taken action on it
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Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant. Pic/Twitter ANI
Just a few days ago, due to heavy downpour in Maharashtra, the Tiware dam in Ratnagiri district breached causing a flood-like situation in seven villages. Due to the dam breach, 12 houses in the area adjacent to the dam had washed away and the incident has claimed 18 lives so far.
Maharashtra Water Conservation Minister Tanaji Sawant on Ratnagiri's Tiware dam breach: There were no leakages earlier. As large number of crabs have gathered around the dam & leakages happened. Locals had brought the issue to our notice & our department acted on it. (July 4) pic.twitter.com/YpXhdf2qm8
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