Soil instead of concrete in the foundations of collapsed dam in Laos

30 May 2019
AsiaNews.it
Disasters / Hydropower dams
Soil instead of concrete in the foundations of collapsed dam in Laos

Vientiane (AsiaNews/Agencies) – The fatal collapse of a dam at the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy (PNPC) hydroelectric plant on 23 July 2018 was caused by poor construction methods with soil used in lieu of concrete.

The Laotian government made the announcement yesterday, citing the conclusions of the International Expert Panel (IEP) that investigated the case.

Following the collapse of the structure, five billion cubic metres of water inundated 12 villages in the southern provinces of Champassak and Attapeu, killing at least 40 people with scores missing.

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