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Minor landslide caused crack near Neyyar Dam [1]

THIRUVANATHAPURAM: The cracks developed on the ground near Neyyar Dam on Saturday was the result of a minor landslide in the area, according to the scientists from the Centre For Earth Science Studies (CESS), who visited the site on Monday.

The CESS scientists also revealed that the crack appeared only as a regional phenomenon on primary examination.

Water Resources Minister N K Premachandra

Publication Date: 
30/11/2010
New Indian Express (Kochi) [2]
Tags:
Neyyar [3], Dam Safety [4], Landslides [5], Thiruvananthapuram (D) [6]
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