Heavy monsoon rainfall triggered a massive rock slide
(reactivated) on NH-5 near Dhalli area, Shimla district,
Himachal Pradesh on 2nd September, 2017 which resulted
complete damage of few parked vehicles, blockage and
damage of National Highway and part
The slide is active and the settlements situated in the
downslope are at risk and the dwellers should stay away till
the remedial measures are applied. Local inhabitants and the
appropriate authorities should be cautioned (also cautioned
at the site). Th
Dhalli landslide.
NH-5, near Dhalli.
Scaling of loose rock mass on the slope, deep anchorage of
rock mass with wire mesh shotcrete and adequate toe
support.
The cause of the rock slide is due to the presence of closely
jointed weathered & distressed shale exposed on steep spur
and road cut was made and left without any toe support. The
presence of high relief, dripping scarp slope, proximity to
nala have add