Pune: All Bridges Over Indrayani River in Alandi Temporarily Closed Due to Rising Water Levels; Administration Issues High Alert
Alandi, 6th July 2026: In a major safety move following heavy monsoon rainfall, the Alandi Municipal Council has temporarily closed all bridges spanning the Indrayani River in the temple town of Alandi. The local administration has issued an urgent public notice warning devotees, Warkaris (pilgrims), and local residents to stay away from the riverbed and its banks.
The precautionary closure was prompted by a rapid rise in the water level of the Indrayani River, posing a significant risk to commuters and pedestrians.
Administrative Directive and Safety Restrictions
According to an official release signed by Madhav Khandekar, the Chief Officer of the Alandi Municipal Council, the decision to block access to the bridges was taken strictly as a preventive safety measure to safeguard human lives.
The administration has strictly prohibited any attempts to cross the closed bridges or enter barricaded, high-risk areas. Additionally, citizens have been warned not to venture near the riverbed or stand along the riverbanks to witness the flooding or take photographs.
Cooperation and Rumour Control
Chief Officer Khandekar has appealed to the public to fully cooperate with the local police, emergency personnel, and municipal staff on duty. He also urged citizens not to believe or spread unverified rumors regarding the flood situation and to strictly follow official updates and instructions issued by the municipal administration.
Alandi, which attracts thousands of Warkaris and devotees daily to the Samadhi temple of Sant Dnyaneshwar, is currently on high alert, with disaster management cells closely monitoring the river’s water levels.
