CURRENT CONTEXT : A section of the Gambhira Bridge over the Mahi (Mahisagar) River collapsed near Mujpur (Padra taluka), Gujarat, causing 11–13 deaths and several vehicles falling into the river.

ABOUT MAHI RIVER & BRIDGE:

• River: Originates in Vindhya range (MP), flows ~583 km through Rajasthan and Gujarat before emptying into Gulf of Khambhat.
• Tributaries : Eru, Nori, Chap, Som, Jakham, Moran, Anas, Panam, Bhadar .
• Bridge: Gambhira Bridge built in 1985–86, concrete roadway connecting Central Gujarat with Saurashtra.