Landslide Disrupts Traffic on Shimla-Kalka Road Amid Forecast of More Rain in Himachal Pradesh
Landslide on Shimla-Kalka road leads to long queue of vehicles; more rainfall likely in Himachal
Hindustan Times
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A landslide in the Dharampur area of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, blocked the Shimla-Kalka road, causing significant traffic jams. The Shimla meteorological office has warned of more rainfall and thunderstorms in the region over the weekend, raising concerns about further landslides.
- 01A landslide on National Highway-5 disrupted traffic between Shimla and Kalka.
- 02The Shimla meteorological office predicts more rain and thunderstorms in the coming days.
- 03The highest rainfall recorded was 10.6 mm in Guler, Himachal Pradesh.
- 04Three houses in the Kuftadhar area of Shimla are at risk due to landslides.
- 05Weather warnings include gusty winds up to 30 km/h in several districts.
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Traffic was severely disrupted on National Highway-5 between Shimla and Kalka due to a landslide in the Dharampur area of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, on Friday. The landslide occurred around 4 pm, blocking the only motorable lane and leading to long traffic jams on both sides. A team from the National Highway Authority of India was deployed to clear the debris. The Shimla meteorological office has forecasted more rainfall and thunderstorms for the weekend, with a warning for gusty winds reaching up to 30 km/h in districts including Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla. Recent rainfall data shows Guler received the highest precipitation of 10.6 mm, followed by Jot with 10 mm. Additionally, landslides have been reported in the Summerhill and Kuftadhar areas of Shimla, where three houses are at risk due to hillside cutting for construction. Officials have ordered the construction work to halt and mandated the installation of a retaining wall.
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The landslide and subsequent traffic disruption affect commuters and residents relying on the Shimla-Kalka road for travel and transport.
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