India, June 13 -- To address concerns over safety during the monsoon, Pune district collector and chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, Jitendra Dudi, has issued comprehensive prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on June 11. These orders will remain in effect till August 31, 2025, across various historical sites, forts, monuments, tourist destinations and dams.

Lonavala, a well-known monsoon destination, draws thousands of visitors every year to popular spots such as the Ekvira Devi temple, Karla and Bhaje caves, Bhaje waterfall, Lohagad fort, Visapur fort, Tikona fort, Tiger Point, Lion's Point, Shivling Point, and Pawna dam. However, this surge in tourism during the rai...