Desolate Diwali: Geological Threat Forces Evictions in Kapildharwadi

Kapildharwadi village in Maharashtra's Beed district spent Diwali in darkness as it was evacuated due to geological hazards. The village's 400 residents have been residing in temporary shelters following ground cracks. The district authorities are preparing rehabilitation efforts on nearby government land, pending legal procedures.

In a somber turn of events, Kapildharwadi village in Maharashtra's Beed district marked a dark and silent Diwali. The village, home to 400 people, was evacuated after developing significant ground cracks, leading to its classification as a 'geo-dimensional hazard zone' by the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

The GSI team from Pune visited the site on October 8, confirming the geological threat and prompting immediate evacuation. The displaced residents are currently sheltered at the Manmath Swami temple premises and a nearby school, living without electricity for the past two weeks.

Further complicating the situation, several houses suffered structural damage, including four homes with major cracks and three that collapsed. Shifts to a nearby 'gairan' land for rehabilitation are in the planning stages, awaiting completion of legal formalities. Beed district's unusual rainfall patterns were also noted as contributing factors.

(With inputs from agencies.)