Flood havoc: Mohenjo Daro likely to be removed from World Heritage List
The department of archaeology has urged immediate attention to the protection and restoration work at Mohenjo Daro. If the work is not done, that site can be taken from the list of world-historic sites.
Recent reports claimed that Mohenjo Daro had seen record rainfall, with a total of 779.5mm, as a result of catastrophic flooding and unfavorable weather conditions. Rain fell nonstop between August 16 and August 26.
Such destructive rain caused extensive site damage and the partial collapse of many walls, including the wall that protected the stupa dome.
It is important to note that the site’s curator wrote on August 29 to the director of culture, antiques, and archaeology to say that they had done everything in their power to protect the site with their resources. However, the other department’s irrigation, roads, highways, and forest were fairly crucial in order to protect the world heritage site.
Flood havoc: Mohenjo Daro likely to be removed from World Heritage List
Furthermore, in order to pour water into Mohenjo Daro’s channel, landlords and farmers had not only installed popes but also provided cuts to canals and roadways. Because of negligence on the part of the aforementioned departments, surrounding agricultural lands had their disposal channels filled with water.
Despite water entering the school, there was a delay in clearing the site of the water. They are also concerned about another alarming issue as the Indus level continues to rise.
It went on to say that nobody turned to survey the scene and assess the situation. After the rain, a wall of several structures collapses. It must be given top priority.
Additionally, they disclosed that they had attempted to contact the neighborhood irrigation authority, but that effort had been fruitless.
The irrigation and highways departments were contacted right away by the archaeology official in order to remove pipes, repair canal dykes that had been breached, and restore bunds.
The curator also advised sending engineers and conservators to evaluate the harm caused by catastrophic rain to cultural treasures.
While the archaeology department at Mohenjo Daro is currently working to restore the damaged parts of the structures.
#MohenjoDaro may be removed from world heritage list, warns official.
Walls of several structures crumbling after rains; urgent repair required, authorities informed. pic.twitter.com/DPapEUqrpY— Syedih (@SyedIHusain) September 4, 2022
