Rain triggers landslide in Chamba; none hurt

The incident took place while a vehicle was passing along the road when a section suddenly collapsed, leaving the vehicle hanging at the edge of the gorge

A massive landslide occurred in the Gahar Da Ghatu area of the Chuwari-Bharari Road in Chamba due to rainfall on Saturday.

Two JCB machines have been deployed to safely retrieve the vehicle and restore the road for traffic. (HT Photo)

A large section of the road caved in, disrupting traffic, and a vehicle was left dangling precariously towards the gorge. However, no casualties have been reported.

The incident took place while a vehicle was passing along the road when a section suddenly collapsed, leaving the vehicle hanging at the edge of the gorge. Panic ensued at the scene. Upon receiving the information, a team from the concerned department arrived at the site.

Two JCB machines have been deployed to safely retrieve the vehicle and restore the road for traffic. Relief and restoration work is proceeding rapidly, with the administration aiming to reopen the road as soon as possible. Due to continuous rainfall, the risk of landslides persists in several other areas of the district as well.

The administration has urged drivers and travelers to avoid unnecessary travel on the Chuwari-Bharari route.