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The Kalane and the Chapora Terekhol rivers have been rising due to incessant rains. On the other hand, the water from Mopa airport directly flows down to Kasarvarne, Chandel, Nigle, Warkhand areas resulting in flooding in those areas. Hence the locals have demanded that the government should inspect this area as soon as possible and take appropriate measures.
As the roads in Kasarvarne, Chandel area were submerged under water, the movement of vehicular traffic on this road came to a grinding halt. Students and the labourers were forced to stay home.
The villagers mentioned that after the construction of Mopa airport, the large amount of water flows down in this area causing flooding. The government has not yet taken any action in this regard.
The narrow bridge in the Kasarwarne area has blocked the passage of water. So the road gets submerged under water. Villager Uday Mahale stated that a memorandum was submitted to the government demanding that a new mini-bridge be constructed at that place, but in vain. A big bridge should be built at this place to control the flood situation that occurs every year to tide over the problems being faced by the villagers and the students, said Mahale.
Mahesh Babli Naik of Kasarvarne said that since the day when Mopa airport has been built, water from hill Malrana and airport area flows down to this area. This flood situation is becoming dangerous for the locals. MLA Arlekar should also visit the site and take measures to bring the flood situation under control after taking locals into confidence.
Local farmers had planted various leafy vegetables, rice, different fruits, flowers, trees etc. in their fields. Due to incessant rains, paddy cultivation has rotted and the farmers are facing heavy losses. Some farmers say that the officials of the agriculture department should inspect the fields and pay them appropriate compensation.
