IBEX NEWS,shimla.
A massive landslide has occurred along Khanotu on the road from Rampur to Taklech in Shimla district. The landslide occurred this morning.A part of the mountain in Rampur collapsed and fell down. The landslide happened when an Alto car was passing near Lada Nala along with Khanotu, at the same time suddenly a landslide occurred and a part of the hill cracked and fell on the road. Alto car also got hit by it. Although the driver turned the car back after seeing the landslide, stones from the hill fell on the front part of the car. Due to which the car has suffered huge damage. At the same time, Rampur to Taklech road has also been blocked due to landslide.
However, it was fortunate that during this time everyone in the vehicle remained safe and no one was harmed. SDO Taklech Shobharam said, “This incident has come to light near Lada drain along Khanotu. A car has been damaged due to it, but all the people traveling in it are safe.” He said that due to landslide, this route has now been blocked for vehicular movement. Soon the work of restoring this route will be started by the Public Works Department.
It is noteworthy that as soon as the monsoon season starts, the cases of landslides start increasing in Himachal Pradesh. The rainy season is still continuing in the state. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert regarding heavy rains in the state till September 2. Apart from this, an alert has also been issued today regarding floods in some districts.
