Bantwal: An incident of a landslide causing rocks and soil to fall onto a public road, completely blocking it, occurred today morning in Loretto near Bantwal. The road leading to Amtoadi Gram Panchayath in the vicinity of Bantwal has been affected by the landslide.
Loretto Junction to Mahal Tota village road, which serves as a crucial connection has been impacted by a landslide. The landslide has caused rocks and large-sized soil debris to fall onto the road. Additionally, sizable and hazardous rocks have rolled down the slopes, posing a threat to people and vehicles on the road. The road has suffered damage, and access has been severely disrupted.
The continuous heavy rainfall, from the past few days and strong winds have led to frequent natural calamities in various parts of the Taluk. Several houses, trees and hills have been affected, causing significant damage, and resulting in losses amounting to lakhs of rupees.
The incident highlights the need for vigilance and proactive measures to monitor and address potential landslide risks in vulnerable areas such as this. Timely intervention and effective mitigation strategies are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of the local community and safeguard transportation routes from such hazards.
