Sandeshkhali River Dam Collapses in North 24 Parganas: Locals Fear Disaster After Wide Cracks Emerge Before Full Moon
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Sandeshkhali Embankment Collapses: Wide Cracks Emerge, Locals Fear Disaster Before Full Moon
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News18•24-02-2026, 07:19
Sandeshkhali Embankment Collapses: Wide Cracks Emerge, Locals Fear Disaster Before Full Moon
•A severe collapse has occurred on the embankment of the Choto Kalagachhi River near Kachari Ghat in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas.
•Wide cracks, including an approximately 50-foot section, have appeared, causing panic among local residents.
•The lower section of the embankment has subsided, creating deep pits, and residents fear a larger collapse at any moment.
•Locals are concerned about the upcoming full moon, when tidal water will rise significantly, potentially breaching the weakened embankment.
•Residents are urging the administration for immediate inspection and emergency repair work to prevent a major disaster and extensive loss of life and property.