Mounesh Vishwakarma

Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal

Bantwal, Aug 8: Two scientists from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) visited Tumbe, Gudde, Ammunje, and parts of Vittal in taluk to study the landslides that have occurred in these areas.

Tahsildar Archana Bhat stated that the GSI scientists have been conducting inspections throughout the district for the past three days. The next steps will be taken based on their recommendations. The investigation into the causes of the landslides is ongoing, and the scientists will submit their report to the deputy commissioner. Further actions will be taken based on the findings of this report, she added.

District Disaster Management Authority's technical advisor Vijay Kumar, senior geologists Senthil Kumar and Sowesh, junior engineer Yashwant, revenue inspectors Vijay and Janardhan, village administrative officer Karibasappa, and revenue department staff member Sadashiva Kaikamba were present during the visit.