An age -old fort collapsed near Balapur in Akola, Maharashtra

A suspicious part of an ancient fort near Balapur in the Akola district Maharashtra collapsed on Thursday (July 25). This was allegedly due to prolonged neglect and heavy rain. Fortunately, no casualties were reported; However, this dramatic collapse was caught by residents in the area. The video of the Fall was seen by the locals who shook the weak walls under pressure and recorded the moment the structure collapsed. Since then, this video has been widely shared, which has attracted attention to the weakened position of many historical monuments across the region. According to provisional reports responsible for rain and neglect, acute rainfalls and a lack of proper maintenance have weakened the structure, which was already in a critical position. The fort, once a symbol of local pride, has become dangerously unstable in recent months. Local historians associated with King Jai Singh believe that this fort of the government of King Jaisingh is, making it an important part of the architecture and cultural heritage of Maharashtra. This incident again led to the demand for conservation efforts to protect such monuments from more erosion. The rain in Mumbai has received heavy rain in Mumbai since Friday morning, which has affected suburban areas. In areas such as Andheri, Borivali, Dahisar, Malad, Goregaon, Kandivali, Santa Cruz, Vile Parle and Bandra, there was continuous rain, causing daily life to disrupt in many parts of the city and slow down traffic. Share this story -tags