NH-6 unsafe for travel after massive landslide at Sonapur: EJH admin

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 17, 2023

East Jaintia Hills district administration on Saturday declared that the road at Sonapyrdi Tunnel along the National Highway-6 is not safe for travel due to massive landslides in the area.

Issuing a public advisory, the deputy commissioner and chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority said, “…due to the prevailing weather conditions in the District, the landslide at Sonapyrdi Tunnel on the NH-6 has worsened blocking both sides of the road and has rendered it unsafe for travel and use at present.”

The DC also informed that the clearing exercises are being carried out rigorously by the National Highway Authority of India. Necessary help from other organizations are also being roped in.

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“However, due to the enormity of the sludge that is descending at the Sonapyrdi Tunnel from the adjoining hills, the clearance and restoration of road for vehicular movement is likely to take more than 24 hours,” the DC said while advising all vehicles to opt for alternative routes wherever possible till further information is shared.