Kandewar village lake burst cause extensive damage to standing crops

Survey done by Deputy Mamlatdar

The lake of Kandewar village in Sankheda taluka of Chhotaudepur district burst and the water entered in the fields around causing extensive damage to the crops. The lake overflowed after taking water from the canal and burst which caused flood like situation in the area.

As per available details there is a big lake in Kandewar village of Sankheda taluka and it’s water is used by the villagers as well as by farmers. As the lake emptied, water was being pumped through a canal passing through the lake by the village. As water from the canal overflowed the lake, one side of the lake collapsed and the water of the lake entered into the fields around and the village. A flood-like situation arised as the water entered the village.

The roads were also extensively damaged as water entered the village. The farmers are in trouble as the water damaged their standing crops and they have no option to cover it.

A survey has been conducted by a team headed by Deputy Mamlatdar (Administration) Viju Vasava for the damage caused to farmers due to bursting of Kandewar village lake. The survey team will prepare a report on the loss to the farmers and will be handed over to the concerned officer. On the other hand, work has also been started to fill the gap in the lake.