Landslide Disrupts Bagheigarh-Chanju Road in Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal: Landslide blocks Bagheigarh-Chanju road in Chamba, wet spell likely from Thursday
Hindustan Times
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A landslide has blocked the Bagheigarh-Chanju road in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, cutting off access to Chanju and Dehra Gram Panchayats. The incident occurred near Chursiyo, and officials have begun restoration efforts as a wet spell is expected from April 16.
- 01The Bagheigarh-Chanju road is blocked due to a landslide near Chursiyo.
- 02The landslide has cut off access to Chanju and Dehra Gram Panchayats.
- 03Officials have started restoration work on the affected road.
- 04A wet spell is predicted in Himachal Pradesh from April 16 to 19.
- 05Himachal Pradesh has experienced excess rainfall during the pre-monsoon season.
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A significant landslide occurred on Monday, blocking the Bagheigarh-Chanju road in the Churah subdivision of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. The landslide, which took place near Chursiyo, has effectively severed access to Chanju and Dehra Gram Panchayats, leading to long queues of vehicles on both sides. Eyewitnesses reported that small stones had been falling prior to the landslide, prompting locals to halt vehicular movement, which prevented any injuries during the incident. Currently, officials are working to clear the debris that has completely obstructed the road. The local administration has advised the public to avoid the route and maintain a safe distance from the affected area. Meanwhile, the Shimla Meteorological Office has forecasted a wet spell from April 16 to 19 due to a fresh Western Disturbance affecting the Western Himalayan region. Himachal Pradesh has already recorded 151.4 mm of rain during the pre-monsoon season, surpassing the normal average of 140.4 mm.
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The road blockage affects local commuters and residents, disrupting access to essential services and travel.
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