A cable suspension truss bridge carrying the sole water-supply pipeline to Meluri district headquarters was washed away by incessant rainfall on September 16, 2025, leaving the entire town without water supply.
On record
The official record states: "Local reports attributed the collapse to heavy rain-driven flooding of the Tizu river; no formal departmental explanation reported."
Filed as "Collapsed" and dated to 2025, this entry sits under the "Not specified" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A structure best photographed from a respectful distance.
- Warning boards whose advice was, at some point, overtaken by events.
- A view of the water that residents did not ask to have this closely.
- Contractor signage, still standing, credit unclear.
Sourcing
1 public source — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“The feasibility study found it feasible, which remains its only confirmed achievement.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Came back a third time hoping the last visit was a fluke. It was clearly value-engineered until the value left.”
“Visited on the recommendation of someone who was clearly joking. The foundation stone has outlasted two governments.”
“Took a half-day off work to finally see it in person. It relieves congestion the way a second problem relieves the first.”