July 19th 2023.
Youth have been visiting open quarries filled with rainwater for a swim, leading to a number of drownings in quarries and water bodies in the State. In light of this, locals in Pernem have appealed to the State government to seal all open quarries in Tuem and Parsem.
The tragedy of four students who drowned in a quarry at Tuem in 2019 is still fresh in the minds of many. Despite the years that have passed since the incident, no action has been taken to seal off the quarry. Furthermore, the nearby waterfall is a popular spot for picnickers, which further increases the risk of accidents.
In an attempt to solve the problem, locals have suggested filling the quarries with garbage and mud. However, Tuem Panch Uday Mandrekar believes this is not the best solution. "Filling the query is not the solution, because a lot of soil would be required to fill it. Instead, the government can cover the quarry with an iron net and seal it. Not only are there risks for people, but many times, even cattle and other animals have fallen into the quarry and have died," said Mandrekar.
Uday Mahale also suggested that stone quarries should be covered by May 30 before the monsoon sets in. He also proposed that the quarry owner should face a penalty if they fail to meet the deadline.
It is hoped that the State government will take action and seal off the quarry to prevent further accidents in the future.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
