India, July 29 -- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Pune division has suffered an estimated revenue loss of around Rs.2.5 crore in July due to widespread disruption to its bus operations caused by heavy rainfall and road closures.

According to officials, the closure of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway during the first week of July, following heavy rains and landslides, forced the corporation to cancel several services and divert many buses, affecting passenger numbers and revenue collection.

Although services on the Pune-Mumbai corridor have gradually returned to normal after traffic resumed on the expressway, operations on the Konkan route continue to remain affected as the Tamhini Ghat road is still closed.

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