The in-charge of the Solai dam whose bursting has killed 44 people said that the government’s statement that it was illegal was wrong.
“In 2014, we had 291mm rain but that was well distributed and the dams had taken all the water. But now, because of the heavy rain which went on for 3-4 days, it carried heavy roots and boulders, the wall became weaker and cracked, there is absolutely no issue, we are on very safe ground,” he said.
“People should not worry, the dams are safe and will not crumble,” he added.
It has come out that the government had called the dam unsafe and alerted the owners about this six months ago but no action was taken.