Shed collapse raises safety concerns at Simhachalam
According to sources, the incident occurred because the poles supporting the shed lacked a concrete foundation, leading to an overload that caused the structure to give way. Fortunately, no one was beneath the shed at the time, preventing what could have been a serious disaster.
This incident comes shortly after a tragic wall collapse at the Simhachalam temple in April, which resulted in the deaths of seven devotees.
That collapse occurred during the annual Chandanotsavam festivalwhen a wall adjacent to the queue gave way after becoming saturated with heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, district collector M N Harendhira Prasad stated that the Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina programme, scheduled for July 9 and 10, would be conducted successfully through coordinated efforts. With an expected turnout of around 5 to 6 lakh devotees, 132 drinking water points , 500 temporary toilets, six control rooms and 32 medical camps linked to 18 hospitals have been set up.
Shed collapse incident comes shortly after a tragic wall collapse at the Simhachalam temple in May, which resulted in the deaths of seven devotees at the famous shrine
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