A water tank collapsed near the Mota Barman village of Khambha taluka in Amreli. The water tank was built on the side of the road. As it collapsed, a large amount of water flowed out on the road, which prompted the authorities to close the road for commuting. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
As per sources, the 20-year-old water tank of the Water Supply Department collapsed suddenly. The cause of the collapse remains unknown. The water tank had a capacity of around 10 lakh litres, and it supplied drinking water to 7 surrounding villages.
Due to the collapse, lakhs of litres of water got wasted. Moreover, the Khambha-Nageshri highway also got flooded, resulting in the road getting shut down for the commuters. In addition, the construction on the road collapsed due to the strong flow of the water.
Upon learning about the incident, Khambha Police and the Water Supply Department reached the spot in order to control the situation. Owing to the water tank collapse, the Water Supply Department is busy making alternative arrangements for supplying water to the 7 surrounding villages, so that they are not left stranded with a deficit of water.
No casualties were reported in the incident. Locals said that the water tank collapsed suddenly with a loud noise, which created fear in the villagers. The road adjacent to the tank has been heavily flooded and damaged.