Bihar's Bridge Crisis: Seventh Collapse in 15 Days Raises Alarms

A bridge over Gandaki river in Siwan district, Bihar, collapsed on Wednesday, marking the seventh such incident in the state in the past 15 days. No casualties have been reported. The cause remains under investigation, though heavy rainfall is suspected. This persistent issue highlights the region's failing infrastructure.

In a concerning trend for Bihar, a portion of a bridge over the Gandaki river in Siwan district collapsed early Wednesday morning, marking the seventh such incident in the state within a span of just 15 days.

The bridge, located in Deoria block, is crucial as it connects several villages with Maharajganj. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported following the collapse. This troubling event is the second bridge failure in the Siwan district alone over the last 11 days.

Deputy Development Commissioner Mukesh Kumar stated that the exact cause of the collapse is still under investigation. Senior officials have already reached the site to assess the situation. Preliminary information suggests that the bridge, constructed in 1982-83, was undergoing repairs recently. Villagers believe that heavy rainfall over the past few days might have contributed to the collapse due to increased river flow weakening the structure.

This incident has amplified concerns over Bihar's crumbling infrastructure, following another collapse in Darounda area of Siwan just days prior. Similar events have been reported in other districts including Madhubani, Araria, East Champaran, and Kishanganj. In response, the Bihar government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the growing series of structural failures.

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