VALPOI
North Goa District Collector inspected landslides that occurred at four places in Sattari taluka.
As per the instructions of the government, the matter has been investigated and a report will be submitted to the office of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Sattari Deputy Collector Rajesh Azgaonkar, Mamlatdar Dashrath Gawas,Joint Mamlatdar Sajeevani Satardekar, ZAO Vishwanath Gawas, WRD Engineer Shailesh Pokale visited Satre Karmali and other places and conducted the inspection.
Large landslides have occurred in four places in the last fortnight. This has caused a great deal of damage to forest resources. As a result, biodiversity is under threat.
Meanwhile, there is a possibility that several hills in Sattari taluka may be prone to landslides in future.
The inspection team also visited Satre.
Environmentalists fear if heavy rains occur again in the areas where heavy landslides took place in Satae, a serious situation could arise. They said mudslides and water flow could threaten the human population in the area.
Meanwhile, the report will be submitted to the Chief Minister’s Office through the District Collector. Sources said that the government will then consider what kind of mitigation measures are to be adopted and also compensate those who have suffered losses.
