Mullaperiyar Dam Collapse Scenario
The Mullaperiyar Dam, a historical structure that predates your grandparents, faces the risk of sudden failure. Explore the factors that could lead to its collapse and the potential devastation for nearby communities. Understand the scale of damage from a dam breach and how a minor earthquake might trigger a major disaster.
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Timeline
00:00:The Mullaperiyar dam starting to crack.
00:39:Providing vital power and irrigation to Kerala.
02:46:Catastrophic breach in the dam.
04:37:All dams interconnected to the Arabian sea destroyed.