Landslide at Theog cuts off Shimla from upper Himachal

April 22, 2024 10:51 am

Published by: thefactnews

The Fact News Service

Shimla, June 19

Vehicular movement on the Hindustan-Tibet road (NH-5) came to a complete halt following a major landslide near Theog in Shimla district today. This happens to be the third landslide in the area in around three weeks. A landslide had occurred at the same spot last month also.

Area residents attribute the frequent landslides to the “negligence” of the Public Works Department (PWD). Last month, the PWD restored the traffic on the road in around four hours. This time, however, it is likely to take a much longer time.

Theog Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Surender Mohan said, “A retaining wall along the highway has been badly damaged. So, the movement of vehicles from Rahighat to Premghat will remain restricted till the complete restoration of the road.”