Here’s a recent image capturing the aftermath of the bridge collapse over the Malan River in Kotdwar. The photograph vividly shows the bridge broken into sections and partially submerged in fast-flowing waters

Uttarakhand | Bridge Collapse over the Malan River in Kotdwar (July 13)

• When & Where: On the morning of July 13, heavy rains caused a critical bridge over the Malan River in Kotdwar (Pauri Garhwal district) to collapse, severing connectivity between Kotdwar and the Bhabhar region, including Laldhang and nearby villages The Times of IndiaABP NewsHindustan Times.

• Impact: The collapse rendered the Malan bridge—about 300 meters long—nonfunctional, resulting in significant disruption. Over 20 villages were cut off, and approximately 50,000 residents lost direct access to Kotdwar The Times of IndiaRedditDuranta Barta.

• Accident Details: At the time of collapse, two people were crossing the bridge and became victims of the incident. Thankfully, there have been no confirmed casualties to date ABP NewsAajTak.

• Administrative Response: SDM Kotdwar, Pramod Kumar, stated that the administration is actively investigating the cause of the collapse. Meanwhile, movement across the bridge has been halted, and alternative arrangements are being planned for villagers ABP NewsAajTak.

Additional Context:

• According to a local resident shared on Reddit:

  “Locals have in the past warned against illegal and excessive mining. … Now nearly 50,000 people are cut-off from the city.” Reddit
  This raises concerns about whether illegal sand mining in the riverbed contributed to structural instability.

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