Madhya Pradesh: On Sunday, Ujjain, a city in Madhya Pradesh, experienced a severe thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds measuring 65 kmph. Unfortunately, this tumultuous weather resulted in the collapse of six out of the seven Saptarshi statues that were installed in the 'Mahakal Lok' corridor. The statues, which held significant cultural and religious importance, were meant to enhance the beauty and sanctity of the corridor. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives due to the thunderstorm, while three others sustained injuries. The incident caused a sense of shock and concern among the local community and visitors present at the site. However, despite the scale of the collapse and the number of devotees in the vicinity, no injuries were reported. As a precautionary measure, access to the premises was temporarily restricted following the incident. The 'Mahakal Lok' corridor project, with a total cost of Rs 856 crore, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2022. The ambitious project aimed to
