Heavy rains damage Moenjodaro site in Pak

Due to the laxity on the part of the Pakistan Government, heavy monsoon rains damaged the 5000-old structures of Moenjodaro situated in Pakistan. No proper arrangements were reportedly made prior to the downpour at the world heritage site, as a result of which pools of water accumulated on streets and inside the ancient structures.

Fissures are being noted every-where in the Dikshat area, reported the Dawn.

The ancient site had already been facing the danger in the shape of leaning walls and upward capillary action of salts in structures.

According to the paper, the DK area, which is close to the Stupa and the Great Bath, has been affected the most because the water thrust found its way penetrating through the foundations of the walls. This caused leaning of walls in the portion where already a considerable number of walls were leaning.

The structures in the vicinity of the Stupa, including the college building, were seen dipped with rainwater. Some gullies developed at the main platform of the Stupa were filled with mud to escape any further damages.

Site curator Shams Jatoi reportedly said that steps were being taken to drain out water from structures to save the site from further damage. Assistant curator Ali Haider said that the damages could have been averted if funds were released for pre-monsoon measures.

It was learnt that the Department of Archaeology had been requested for releasing Rs1.5 million for undertaking pre-monsoon measures, but they had yet not released the amount.

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