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Landslide on Mussoorie Highway Causes 10‑km Traffic Jam, Tourists Stranded
✍️ ndtv.com
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 10:04 AM
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A landslide on the Mussoorie highway blocked a 10‑kilometre stretch, leaving tourists stranded for hours as authorities worked to clear the debris.
A massive landslide on the Mussoorie highway has halted traffic for about 10 kilometres, trapping dozens of tourists in the hill station for several hours. The debris, which fell from the surrounding slopes, blocked the main road that connects Mussoorie to Dehradun and the national highway.
Local police and the Uttarakhand Forest Department rushed to the site with bulldozers and heavy machinery to clear the blockage. The authorities also set up a temporary traffic control point to manage the flow of vehicles that could still pass the jammed section.
Tourists who were caught in the jam were guided to nearby safe spots and provided with refreshments while the cleanup continued. The incident caused significant delays for commuters and tourists heading to the popular viewpoints and resorts in the area.
Officials have urged travelers to check for updates before heading to Mussoorie and to avoid the highway if possible until the road is fully cleared. The incident highlights the vulnerability of hill‑top roads to landslides during the monsoon season.
Local police and the Uttarakhand Forest Department rushed to the site with bulldozers and heavy machinery to clear the blockage. The authorities also set up a temporary traffic control point to manage the flow of vehicles that could still pass the jammed section.
Tourists who were caught in the jam were guided to nearby safe spots and provided with refreshments while the cleanup continued. The incident caused significant delays for commuters and tourists heading to the popular viewpoints and resorts in the area.
Officials have urged travelers to check for updates before heading to Mussoorie and to avoid the highway if possible until the road is fully cleared. The incident highlights the vulnerability of hill‑top roads to landslides during the monsoon season.