Palghar: A search operation is underway under the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and military engineering services after an excavator and its operator were buried in a tunnel of an upcoming water project in Maharashtra's Palghar district on May 29, an official said. Said. monday.
The incident occurred near the Versova bridge under the Surya project, which aims to divert water for drinking purposes in the rapidly growing Mira Bhayandar area.
"The operation is being conducted by the NDRF and MES. The local fire brigade is also involved. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had inspected the site and roped in state-run MMRDA and L&T, the contractor constructing the project, to enhance search and rescue. Effort,” he said.
"At present, the focus has been on strengthening the corners and walls of the structure to facilitate removal of debris from the shaft," disaster management cell chief Vivekananda Kadam said. The work of breaking concrete inside has started.”
A release from the district administration said Collector Govind Bodke is monitoring the situation.
The incident occurred near the Versova bridge under the Surya project, which aims to divert water for drinking purposes in the rapidly growing Mira Bhayandar area.
"The operation is being conducted by the NDRF and MES. The local fire brigade is also involved. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had inspected the site and roped in state-run MMRDA and L&T, the contractor constructing the project, to enhance search and rescue. Effort,” he said.
"At present, the focus has been on strengthening the corners and walls of the structure to facilitate removal of debris from the shaft," disaster management cell chief Vivekananda Kadam said. The work of breaking concrete inside has started.”
A release from the district administration said Collector Govind Bodke is monitoring the situation.
