Landslide risk rises in hill states amid continuous monsoon downpours

Prolonged monsoon activity has raised the danger of landslides in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Rising river levels, saturated soils and steep terrain are creating conditions for road blockages and possible slope failures. Pilgrims heading for the Char Dham Yatra and tourists visiting hill stations have been urged to monitor official bulletins before setting out.