Tremors Just A Passing Phenomenon Says Mamlatdar
Tremors which evolved from the mining areas of Sanguem were felt as
far as Sanvordem and beyond and all that the pawn of the miners and
politicians, called Mamlatdar of Sanguem had to say was, “it was just
a passing phenomenon”. The word “phenomenon” means an unusual,
significant circumstance or an unaccountable fact or occurrence that
is perceptible or detected by our senses, it also means a remarkable
or an outstanding person; a paragon.
The Mamlatdar himself said that it was a phenomenon, so it becomes an
unusual fact and unusual facts need to be intensely investigated. The
scientist feel that large scale mining creates vacuum in the earth
which further weakens the ground layers and hence has a considerable
impact on surrounding areas. This may not look serious but with the
dam in close proximity with the mining hub, it could also be
disastrous. Is the Mamlatdar expert enough or qualified enough to
state that, there is nothing to worry about, without any concrete
investigation ?
The scientists say there is a distinct possibility that the tremors
could have been a result of the large scale mining activity and the
high intensity blasting done therein. If there is even the slightest
of possibility that the ground layer could crumble then it not at all
wise of the Mamlatdar to make such premature remarks or give some
hollow assurances.
The Selaulim Dam is the life line of South Goa and a huge part of
south Goa could get washed away if the floor of the dam becomes
unsteady, it is a serious matter for the welfare of the people living
in and around affected parameter.
Our Minister for Water Resources Filipe Neri Rodrigues claims that the
dam is safe. Has any study been done to support his claim or both he
and the Mamlatdar are saying things at the behest of their master, the
mining fraternity, leaving Goans vulnerable to the wroth of nature ?
The Authorities should be serious about the safety of the people first
and not jump to wrong conclusions just because they profit from the
mining activity. The lives of people should not be put to risk for
personal gains. Open cast and illegal mining and high intensity
blasting should be stopped at all costs
As administrators and elected representatives of the people, they
should do their best to protect and preserve the land and it’s people
and in doing so they could indeed be the phenomenon’s, the remarkable
persons; the paragons, themselves. Do it for Goa and Goans.
Freddy Agnelo Fernandes
