6 hrs ago
Pothireddypadu Gate Rope Snaps During Trial, Causing Panic
Officials were testing a water-control gate at the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator.
The rope holding Gate No.
9 suddenly broke while the gate was being lifted.
The heavy gate then fell down and frightened the workers nearby.
Nobody was hurt.
The gates help control water moving through the Pothireddypadu system.
Officials say some gates had not been used properly for several days.
They think the ropes may have weakened because of limited use and maintenance problems.
They will inspect Gate No.
9 and the other gates to find out what went wrong and prevent another accident.
The metal rope lifting Gate No. 9 at the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator snapped during a trial operation.
The heavy gate fell and stopped below, alarming project staff, but no casualties were reported.
Officials were operating the gate to regulate water flow and carry out maintenance work.
Gates 1, 2, 9 and 10 reportedly had not been operated properly for several days.
Officials suspect prolonged non-operation and inadequate periodic maintenance may have weakened the ropes and components.
- Who
- Officials and project staff operating the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator.
- What
- The metal lifting rope for Gate No. 9 snapped, causing the gate to fall during a trial operation.
- Where
- The Pothireddypadu Head Regulator in Kurnool district.
- When
- During a trial operation; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Officials were regulating water flow and conducting maintenance work; the exact reason for the rope failure remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Incident
- The rope connected to Gate No. 9 snapped while the gate was being raised.
- Location
- Pothireddypadu Head Regulator, Kurnool district
- Purpose of operation
- To regulate water flow and undertake maintenance work
- Affected gates
- Gates Nos. 1, 2, 9 and 10 reportedly had not been operated properly for several days.
- Suspected cause
- Prolonged non-operation and a lack of periodic maintenance may have weakened the ropes and other components.
- Casualties
- No casualties were reported.
- Next steps
- Officials are expected to inspect the damaged gate, its lifting mechanism and the other gates.
Sources
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