Maharashtra is grappling with intense monsoon rains, prompting an orange alert for Mumbai and warnings for travelers. The tragic Kundmala bridge collapse in Pune, which resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries,

Amid the heavy Mumbai rains, Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik emphasised that the safety of tourists needs to be prioritised during the monsoon. She suggested that dangerous or risky spots in the region should be closed down temporarily for people’s safety.

Maharashtra's Chief Secretary has advised that high-risk tourist spots should be closed during the monsoon season to prevent accidents and ensure safety. This directive comes in light of the heavy rains that pose dangers to tourists,

In the wake of a tragic bridge collapse in Pune that claimed four lives, Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik on Monday directed officials to temporarily shut down risk-prone tourist spots during the monsoon.

The 32-year-old iron pedestrian bridge on the Indrayani river had reportedly been declared unsafe. It collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Pune's Maval tehsil, prima facie due to crowding by tourists who ignored the warning board at the spot, PTI reported.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel conduct a rescue operation at the bridge collapse site, in Pune. The bridge was declared unfit for vehicular traffic, while a new structure had been proposed for vehicles, Pune Collector Jitendra Dudi said. | Photo Credit: ANI

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal criticised the government for allowing the ‘weak and dangerous’ iron bridge to remain open

Bridge collapse in Pune's Indrayani River on Sunday has left four tourists dead, multiple feared drowned after bridge gives way. 39 rescued so far. Bridge collapse occurred on Sunday in Kundmala, a popular tourist destination near Pune,