Visible cracks have shut the Dehradun-Mussoorie Road near Pani Wala Band amid heavy rainfall and a red alert. The move addresses rising risks of landslides, subsidence and falling rocks.
Visible cracks appeared on the Dehradun-Mussoorie Road near Pani Wala Band, prompting authorities to suspend all traffic.
The closure took effect on 21 July 2026 as the India Meteorological Department maintained a red alert for the region due to heavy rains.
Officials cited increased dangers of landslides, road subsidence and falling rocks as the reason for the decision.
The affected stretch remains closed until further notice.