Landslide blocks Chandigarh-Manali highway between Mandi and Kullu near Pandoh

A massive landslide has severely disrupted vehicular traffic on the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway between Mandi and Kullu near Kainchi Mod in the Pandoh region of Mandi district on Friday morning. The landslide caused significant damage to the road, rendering the key highway impassable.

According to the Mandi police, restoration work is currently under way, but the extent of the damage suggests that repairs may take considerable time.

Meanwhile, the movement of heavy vehicles has come to a halt. The vehicles are being stationed in designated open areas at Nagchala and Jhiri to avoid congestion and ensure safety.

Authorities said an alternate route via Kamand–Kataula is open to light motor vehicles. However, the diversion is strictly limited to LMVs due to terrain and road width, official said. The authorities have issued an advisory, urging commuters to travel only in case of emergency by following police instructions.

The Mandi-Kullu National Highway is a vital road connecting Kullu-Manali-Lahaul and Spiti-Leh-Ladakh, and disruptions of this nature have a widespread impact on mobility and logistic supplies.