1979 Machchhu dam failure, Dam failure in India
The 1979 Machchhu dam failure is considered one of the worst dam disasters in history.
On August 11, 1979, the Machchhu II dam collapsed, causing massive flooding in Morbi and surrounding areas.
The disaster deeply impacted the people of Gujarat, affecting their communities and livelihoods.
Lessons learned from the incident have led to improved safety standards in dam construction worldwide.
The scale of the tragedy, with thousands of lives lost, marks it as a catastrophic event in India's history.
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