The National Highways Division of Karnataka Public Works Department cleared landslip debris from Agumbe Ghat connected September 20. The landslip had impacted vehicular question betwixt Udupi and Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts since September 19 evening.
The landslip brought down a ample quantity of ungraded and galore trees connected September 19 evening connected the 6th hairsbreadth pin curve successful Tirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga territory connected Malpe-Tirthahalli National Highway 169A. A pick-up conveyance was crushed nether the debris. Its operator was injured. He is said to beryllium recovering successful a infirmary successful Manipal.
National Highways Division of Karnataka Public Works Department unit cleared the landslip debris and trees at the 6th hairsbreadth pin curve of Agumbe Ghat successful Shivamogga territory connected September 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: UMESH S SHETTIGAR
Agumbe and Hebri Police launched a associated workout to wide the debris on with NH-PWD unit from Friday. Fallen trees were removed by 9 americium connected Saturday, followed by clearing of ungraded debris, NH-PWD Assistant Executive Engineer Manjunath Naik said.
Hebri Police Sub Inspector T M Mahesh said the Ghat was opened for vehicular postulation by astir Noon.
Mr. Naik said the continuing incessant rains indispensable person triggered the landslip. A akin landslip was witnessed connected HB Curve 11 last, helium noted.
