Shimla : Monsoon-Induced Landslide in Himachal Pradesh Affects Ongoing Four-Lane Project

Shimla : Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with monsoon-induced challenges, as a landslide struck an under-construction tunnel in Sanjauli, Shimla, on Tuesday morning. The tunnel, part of a 450-meter-long stretch near the Sanjauli helipad, is a segment of the larger Kalka-Shimla four-lane project.

Stones and debris began to fall on the tunnel on Monday night, prompting the evacuation of workers and machinery to safer locations. The landslide's severity caused significant debris to accumulate at the tunnel's entrance, with officials from the Public Works Department noting the continuous fall of stones.

NHAI Project Manager Achal Jindal confirmed that the landslide was due to heavy rainfall and assured that no workers were present inside the tunnel at the time. Relief teams have been deployed to manage the situation and facilitate the resumption of construction.

This construction project, aimed at improving connectivity between Shimla and Chandigarh, involves significant infrastructure, including tunnels, bridges, and bypass roads. The four-lane project is expected to enhance transportation efficiency upon its completion in 2026.