A centuries-old dilapidated fort in the Akola district of Maharashtra near Balapur collapsed on Friday, July 25, due to heavy rainfall lashing the district. However, no injuries or casualties were reported. A dramatic video of the collapse surfaced on social media and went viral.
Locals recorded the moments of Balapur fort's collapse as the historic structure gave up. On Friday, a heavy downpour lashed Maharashtra, weakening the structure. The fort, once a symbol of regional pride, had become dangerously unstable in recent months.
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Local historians believe the fort dates back to the reign of Raja Jaysingh, making it an important piece of Maharashtra’s architectural and cultural heritage. The incident has sparked renewed calls for conservation efforts to protect such monuments from further decay, according to the India TV news.