The incident of drowning of children while bathing in the dam in Garhwa has raised questions on the safety arrangements of the reservoirs. During the summer season, children and youth often reach dams, ponds and river banks, but at many places warning boards and safety systems are not visible.
Local people say that at such places, information about depth, strong current and danger of slipping should be clearly given. It is also important to make children aware about water security through schools and panchayats.
A demand is being made from the administration to identify the dangerous ghats and make arrangements for warning boards, barricades and monitoring there. Small steps can save many families from major accidents.
