'Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society, from September 1850 to June 1852. Edited by the Secretary. Volume X.' [‎251] (384/458)

RAIN IN 3CINDE—JULY AND AUGUST, 1851,
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land lias fallen into the Fullallee, caused by the giving way of the
river banks,
General state of the country.
7. —-The country throughout the whole line of road is said to be in
a most deplorable state ; the loss of property, grain, &c., belonging to
the inhabitants of the several villages immense ; and although only four
lives are stated to have been lost, there is every reason to conclude the
casualties during the late heavy rains, and unprecedented rising of the
river, have been more numerous.
Travelling of the Mail.
8. —During the continuance of the rain, the contractor Sheikh Ally
was not able to perform all he had promised to Government, nor was it
to be expected under such untoward circumstances. He could run six
miles per hour; however, since the cessation of the rains he has more
than acquitted himself to my satisfaction, and so soon as the “Travellina-
lie turns” are prepared and submitted to you, I have no doubt you will
see Ally is deserving of every encouragement.
Eoads .—OomerJcote Road.
9. —The Post line on this route appears to have equally suffered with
that of Sukkur, at a place called Cooba,—distance twelve miles from
Hyderabad. Water has been reported on the road for one mile to a
depth of four feet, repairs here are immediately necessary.
Bridges.
10. —Near Allyar-ka-tanda three bridges called Goura, Emawah,
and Khasaull, and likewise one at Meerpoor and Buttoorah, were
swept away by the floods. All those bridges, I learn, have since
been re-made by order of the Deputy Collector (Lieutenant Hodgkin-
son) at Meerpoor.
Houses*
11. -—The number of houses destroyed are reported by the Jemadar
to be 32, viz: at Allyar-ka-tanda twenty, and at Meerpoor twelve,
besides which, the fort at the former named place has given away.
Loss of lives.
12. —By the falling in of the roof of one of the houses at Allyar-ka-
tanda, unfortunately twelve lives were sacrificed ; viz : six men, three
women, and three children—the accident having occurred at night,
when the immates were all asleep.