Sasan UMPP's ash dump yard collapses in Madhya Pradesh

NEW DELHI: Reliance Power on Friday said a breakage in ash dump yard wall at Sasan ultra mega power project in Madhya Pradesh pushed water from nearby reservoir and swept away nearby houses.

Sources in Madhya Pradesh said atleast six people went missing after the incident. The project is located in Singrauli.

"The break in ash dump yard wall pushed the water leading to break in the boundary wall affecting some thatched houses and minor land parcel," a Reliance Power statement said.

The company said it is investigating the reasons underlying the incident. Power Plant operations continue as the relief and restoration work is not affected by the same, it said.

"We are closely working with locals and the District Administration in relief and restoration work," the statement said.