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Kochi water tank collapse prompts calls for new facility, metro expansion
Following the partial collapse of a 1.35-crore-litre water tank in Thammanam, Kochi, a drinking water crisis ensued, leading to calls for a new tank. Separately, the central government is considering a nationwide expansion of water metro projects, using Kochi's model as a blueprint. Experts suggest a dedicated law, policy, and manufacturing ecosystem are necessary for this expansion.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 1 · Right 1 n = 3
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (1): Mint
- Right (1): Swarajya