Landslide Blocks Key Road in Himachal Pradesh Amid Heatwave and Weather Alerts The Sansari-Killar-Therot-Tandi (SKTT) road was blocked for vehicular traffic following a massive landslip in Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, officials said. The incident occurred in Jahalma Nullah, where Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kiran Bhadana visited the site to assess the damage. Efforts are underway to clear the obstruction and restore road access as soon as possible. The weather office reported that parts of the state were under the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday, May 28, 2026, with dry conditions prevailing. However, a wet spell is expected in the coming days due to a fresh Western Disturbance. Major Paras Kocher, Officer Commanding (OC) of the Border Road Organisation’s 94 Road Construction Companies (BRO’s 94 RCC), stated that work on constructing an alternative route for light motor vehicles is proceeding on a war footing. The new route is scheduled to be opened for light vehicles by Thursday, May 28, 2026. The panchayat election process in the district is ongoing, and officials emphasized that ensuring the timely transportation of polling parties, election personnel, and ballot boxes to their respective destinations remains a top priority. The disruption caused by the landslip could pose logistical challenges, particularly in a remote area with limited alternative routes. Heatwave conditions were observed in isolated places across six districts—Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, and Solan. Meanwhile, the Shimla Meteorological Office issued an orange warning for hail, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (speeding up to 40-60 kmph) in five districts—Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla—on May 28.#western_disturbance #panchayat_election #lahaul_and_spiti_district #deputy_commissioner_kiran_bhadana #border_road_organisation_94_rcc
