MANGALURU, 17 JULY

Continuous heavy rains in Dakshina Kannada district triggered a landslide on National Highway 75 near Kadaba taluk, bringing vehicular movement between Bengaluru and Mangaluru to a standstill.

The landslide occurred near the Dharmasthala cross stretch of NH-75. The police have requested motorists to cooperate and follow diversions until the debris is cleared.

“Efforts to clear the mud and restore traffic flow are underway,” said Superintendent of Police Arun.

While access from Bengaluru to Dharmasthala and Kukke Subrahmanya remains unaffected, vehicles proceeding from Mangaluru towards Bengaluru are being diverted due to the obstruction caused by the hillside collapse.

Authorities have urged commuters to avoid non-essential travel along this corridor and to stay updated on weather and trafficadvisories.

The Public Works Department and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have deployed teams and machinery to expedite restoration efforts.

Officials have also warned that further landslides are possible if rain persists. Travellers are asked to exercise caution while navigating hilly terrain in the Western Ghats.

The NH-75 is a critical arterial route connecting coastal Karnataka to the hinterland, and the disruption is likely to impact both passenger travel and freight movement over the next few days, they said.

Meanwhile, authorities declared a holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centres in multiple taluks of Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday owing the the rains.