Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Bridge Collapse Disrupts Water Supply in Asansol, Raniganj
A bridge carrying a water pipeline broke, causing a water shortage in some areas.
The bridge fell over the Damodar River due to possible issues like illegal sand mining and increased water flow.
This has left people without water, so they're getting water from tankers while the bridge is being fixed.
Officials are working on fixing the bridge, but some people are upset with the local councillor for not speaking out about it.
A bridge carrying a PHE pipeline collapsed in Kalajharia over the Damodar River, causing a water crisis.
The collapse occurred around 2 p.m. on Wednesday and was attributed to potential illegal sand mining and increased water discharge.
Areas affected include Mohishila Colony, Searsole, and Benali, leading to water supply via tankers.
Restoration work is underway, with officials from PHE, district administration, and Asansol Municipal Corporation involved.
Local residents have criticized the area councillor for their silence on the issue.
- Who
- PHE department, district administration, Asansol Municipal Corporation, and local residents.
- What
- A bridge holding a PHE pipeline collapsed, leading to water crisis.
- When
- The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Where
- Kalajharia over the Damodar River, affecting parts of Asansol and Raniganj.
- Why
- Likely caused by unscientific sand extraction and increased water discharge.
Residents' Concerns
Officials' Actions
Accountability
Residents' Concerns
The collapse was caused by unscientific sand extraction near the Kalajharia water project.
Officials' Actions
The area councillor has remained silent on the issue.
- Affected Areas
- Mohishila Colony, Searsole, Benali
- Pipeline Age
- 40 years old
- River
- Damodar
- Incident Time
- Around 2 p.m. on Wednesday
- Pipeline Constructed
- 1985
- Construction Company
- Braitwaite Burn and Jessop Construction (BBJ)