Video: Massive crater appears on newly opened Dehradun bridge after heavy rain

A newly inaugurated bridge over the Tons River in Dehradun was damaged following overnight rain, raising questions over the quality of construction of the key link connecting Dehradun with Vikasnagar and neighbouring Himachal Pradesh.The bridge, inaugurated only a few days ago, developed a massive crater near the approach to the water crossing after heavy rain, disrupting traffic along the route. Residents have questioned whether the newly built structure was capable of withstanding the monsoon, which brings intense rain and flooding to Uttarakhand. Visuals of the damaged bridge quickly circulated on social media. However, the administration is yet to issue an official statement on the extent of the damage or its cause. A technical inspection is expected to determine whether the damage resulted from flooding, structural deficiencies, or other factors.The incident comes as Uttarakhand remains under a heavy rain alert.