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Villagers Fear Flooding as Chalda Mahasu Dam Project Moves Forward
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:33 AM
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Local residents in the Mahasu region are voicing concerns that the upcoming Chalda Mahasu dam could submerge nearby villages, prompting calls for a thorough impact assessment.
The Chalda Mahasu dam project, slated for construction in the Mahasu region, has sparked alarm among nearby villagers who fear that the reservoir could inundate their homes.
Community members gathered in a local meeting to express their worries and to request detailed studies on how the dam’s water level might affect the surrounding settlements.
Local authorities have acknowledged the concerns and said that an environmental and social impact assessment is underway, though no definitive timeline has been released.
The situation remains tense as residents await further clarification on how the project will address potential flooding and what measures will be taken to safeguard their villages.
Community members gathered in a local meeting to express their worries and to request detailed studies on how the dam’s water level might affect the surrounding settlements.
Local authorities have acknowledged the concerns and said that an environmental and social impact assessment is underway, though no definitive timeline has been released.
The situation remains tense as residents await further clarification on how the project will address potential flooding and what measures will be taken to safeguard their villages.