Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:11pm on 02 Aug 2025,Saturday India
A cofferdam at the Malana‑I Hydropower Project in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, collapsed on August 2, 2025 following prolonged heavy monsoon rainfall, unleashing flash floods that swept away vehicles and heavy machinery—including a hydra crane, dumper truck, rock breaker and camper—at the construction site . Though the damage was significant, fortunately no casualties have been reported . The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events linked to climate change. Emergency response and safety assessments are reportedly underway to evaluate structural resilience.
