Karnataka Rains: Traffic ban on Charmadi Ghat

MLC Pratap Simha Nayak inspects the landslide spot in Charmadi Ghat

Belthangady, Aug 07: Following landslide at various places on National Highway (NH 73) at Charmadi Ghat, Chikkamagaluru Deputy Commissioner has banned vehicle movement on this stretch from August 7 to 11 midnight.

In the order, all types of vehicle movements have been banned in the stretch. All the vehicles have been diverted via Shiradi Ghat. 

Coastal districts have been experiencing heavy rainfall for four days. Huge boulders along with soil and trees fell on the NH 73 at Charmadi Ghat section. Officials are taking measures to clear the debris. 

Vehicle movement has been banned to clear the debris and also as a precautionary measure.