Flying roof damages houses in New Vaddem, one injured
The rod that penetrated through the roof into the house at New Vaddem on late Thursday night Photo by Vikram Nayak
THE GOAN NETWORK
VASCO
New Vaddem experienced a dramatic incident late Thursday night when strong winds and heavy rains dislodged the roofing sheets, channels, and rods from a house belonging to John Rodrigues. The debris flew off and landed on neighboring houses, causing significant damage and injuring one resident.
Municipal councilor Yatin Kamurlekar speaking to media said that the incident occurred around 11:30 PM.
"There was strong wind, and people suddenly heard a huge noise, but people were not sure of what it was. When they came out, we realised that the roofing sheets, along with the channels and rods, were flying and finally landed on different houses. One rod even penetrated into another house and missed injuring the residents who were having their food,"said Kamurlekar.
"The damage was extensive, with several roofs in the area affected. A senior citizen suffered a minor injury when a roofing tile struck her head. She was promptly taken to the hospital, where she received four stitches. Upon learning of the incident, I rushed to the scene to coordinate the response. I immediately called the Fire Brigade, the electricity department, and disaster management. The electrical wires had fallen, and there was no electricity. We got the department to carry out the repairs and restore the power supply. We called for an ambulance to transport the injured lady to the hospital and the fire brigade to clear the area. The Talathi and other members of disaster management were also called to assess the losses." Said Kamurlekar
"The coordinated efforts of all the agencies ensured the area was quickly cleared and secured. The police were involved to ensure order and assist in the disaster response. Residents of New Vaddem are now recovering from the shock and assessing the damage to their properties. The prompt response from local authorities and emergency services was crucial in managing the situation and preventing further harm." Added Kamurlekar.
Over twenty houses damaged
following storm in Bicholim
BICHOLIM:
More than twenty houses were damaged on Thursday night and Friday morning in Bicholim taluka causing a loss of lakhs of rupees. A few vehicles were also damaged at Nanoda.
Due to heavy rains and stormy winds people were thrown into a frenzy as trees fell on houses and roads in many places. Dicholi fire brigade personnel are engaged in the relief work. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has discussed with the authorities and ordered to take stock of the damage. All reports have been ordered to be prepared. MLA Dr. Chandrakant Shetye and Premvendra Sheth have also reviewed the storm affected area and directed the emergency control room to help the affected people.
Fire Services remove dangerously
leaning coconut tree at Chaudi
CANACONA:
A Coconut –Tree threatening to fall on an old building and the busy road to the Fruits & Vegetables Market at Chaudi has been removed safely by the Fire Service on Friday.
According to sources, requests were made to the authorities to remove the coconut tree which was dangerously poised and threatening to fall anytime on a building housing Sunita Laundry alongside the road to the Municipal Fruits & Vegetables Market at Chaudi, but no one paid any heed to the requests.
It is learnt that finally it was petitioned to Canacona’s Disaster Management Authority not to delay to remove the coconut tree, as it was likely to create a disaster if it came down during the day, when there is heavy movement of people in all the directions of the busy locality.
On Friday, under the watchful eye of Canacona Mamlatdar Manoj Korgaonkar, Fire Service personnel with the help of JCB finally brought down the coconut tree without causing any damages to structures at the otherwise busy locality.
Ex-CMC Chairperson Sameer Desai, Fire Service Canacona Station Officer Dhiraj Desai, besides, other prominent residents were also present.
Roof sheets of Ravindra bhavan, Margao blown away
MARGAO:
Galvanised roof sheets of the Ravindra bhavan, Margao were blown away in the wee hours of Friday. After the incident came to light, the PWD, building division roped in a crane to fix the sheets later in the day.
Ravindra bhavan Member Secretary Agnelo Fernandes informed that the strong and gusty winds blew the galvanised sheets from the roof of the building at around 3 am in the morning. “After we came across the damage caused by the winds, the PWD was informed and they have fixed the sheets again”, Agnelo sadi.
A senior PWD, Buildings engineer informed that the roof sheets damaged in the incident has been replaced on Friday.
Meanwhile, gusty winds have caused damage to the roof of the government Junta quarters in the last three days. While the winds blew away asbestos sheets of a government building at Pajifond two days ago, the building was again struck by strong winds in the wee hours of Friday.
Fire Officer Gill D’Sa informed that the gusty winds have uprooted several trees in the last couple of days. “Rains have subsided over the last two days, but we have witnessed gusty winds uprooting trees and affecting building roof tops, causing damage and loss”, Gill added.
Roof sheets of Ravindra bhavan, Margao blown away
MARGAO:
Galvanised roof sheets of the Ravindra bhavan, Margao were blown away in the wee hours of Friday. After the incident came to light, the PWD, building division roped in a crane to fix the sheets later in the day.
Ravindra bhavan Member Secretary Agnelo Fernandes informed that the strong and gusty winds blew the galvanised sheets from the roof of the building at around 3 am in the morning. “After we came across the damage caused by the winds, the PWD was informed and they have fixed the sheets again”, Agnelo sadi.
A senior PWD, Buildings engineer informed that the roof sheets damaged in the incident has been replaced on Friday.
Meanwhile, gusty winds have caused damage to the roof of the government Junta quarters in the last three days. While the winds blew away asbestos sheets of a government building at Pajifond two days ago, the building was again struck by strong winds in the wee hours of Friday.
Fire Officer Gill D’Sa informed that the gusty winds have uprooted several trees in the last couple of days. “Rains have subsided over the last two days, but we have witnessed gusty winds uprooting trees and affecting building roof tops, causing damage and loss”, Gill added.
