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Fresh landslide hits Mussoorie-Dehradun road, heavy vehicles banned
The Story in Brief
A fresh landslide damaged a section of the Mussoorie-Dehradun road on Saturday, disrupting traffic and prompting authorities to ban the movement of heavy and large vehicles for 8-10 days. Light vehicles are still allowed, and two-way traffic is expected to be fully restored only after repair work is completed.
Mussoorie SDM Rahul Anand said the ban on heavy vehicles is a precautionary measure, and officials are monitoring the situation round the clock. Engineer Arvind stated repairs will take about 8-10 days. Local resident Deepak warned that several stretches remain vulnerable during the remaining month of the monsoon.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Mussoorie-Dehradun road, a vital link for tourists and locals, sees frequent landslides during the monsoon. The ban on heavy vehicles will affect supply of goods to hill towns. Authorities must balance safety with minimising economic disruption. The next 8-10 days will show if repairs hold, and whether more vulnerable stretches fail before the monsoon ends.
Source: indiatoday.in
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