Landslide Hits NH-707A in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal; Vacant Building Collapses (Watch Video)
A landslide occurred near a cluster of shops at Kaddukhal along National Highway 707A, severely damaging an old, vacant building. According to the District Disaster Management Department of Tehri Garhwal, no human casualties or loss of livestock have been reported, as local authorities had pre-emptively evacuated high-risk structures in the danger zone prior to the collapse.
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A landslide occurred near a cluster of shops at Kaddukhal along National Highway 707A, severely damaging an old, vacant building. According to the District Disaster Management Department of Tehri Garhwal, no human casualties or loss of livestock have been reported, as local authorities had pre-emptively evacuated high-risk structures in the danger zone prior to the collapse. Preliminary reports indicate that the landslide was triggered by excavation work being conducted by a private individual for the construction of a new hotel. The unstable terrain gave way, directly impacting the nearby vacant property. Wayanad Landslide Caught on Camera; Videos Go Viral.
Recognizing the structural vulnerabilities of the hillside, emergency responders and local officials had systematically cleared the surrounding area before the debris moved down. Two operational restaurants, several roadside kiosks, and multiple labor huts within the immediate impact zone were entirely evacuated. The incident comes amidst heightened vigilance across Uttarakhand during the monsoon season. Heavy rains frequently exacerbate geological vulnerabilities in the region, turning construction-related excavations into significant safety hazards. Raigad Floods: 3,000 LPG Cylinders Swept Into Patalganga River; Public Urged to Stay Away (Watch Video).
Landslide Hits National Highway 707A in Tehri Garhwal
#WATCH | Uttarakhand | A landslide occurred near the shops at Kaddukhal on National Highway 707A. An old vacant building was damaged in the incident. Two restaurants, roadside kiosks, and labour huts that were within the danger zone had already been evacuated before the landslide… pic.twitter.com/V0YBxqgyzO
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The District Disaster Management Department confirmed that recovery and stabilization efforts are underway along the highway. Monitoring has been intensified around the site to ensure the safety of commuters and to prevent further structural damage to nearby commercial properties.
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