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Landslide cuts off 15-20 villages in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district
A major landslide on the Raghuvanshi Ghat road connecting Ratnagiri and Satara districts has severed transportation links to dozens of villages. The incident, which occurred Thursday night, has prompted authorities to seek alternative routes for stranded commuters.
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A significant portion of road on the Raghuvanshi Ghat stretch connecting Ratnagiri and Satara districts in Maharashtra collapsed following a landslide on Thursday night, disrupting connectivity to approximately 15-20 villages in the region. The incident rendered the primary transportation corridor between the two districts impassable, halting traffic in both directions.
The landslide's impact extended to public transportation services, with a state transport bus from Akalkot to Khed becoming stranded due to the road closure. Passengers and cargo movement through the route came to a standstill as rescue and assessment operations commenced.
In response to the transportation crisis, district administration officials have appealed to commuters and transport operators to utilize alternative routes to maintain connectivity between the affected villages and Ratnagiri. Authorities are assessing the damage and determining the timeline for restoration of the critical mountain pass.
The incident underscores the region's vulnerability during monsoon season, when landslides pose recurring threats to infrastructure across Maharashtra's Western Ghats. Further details on the cause of the collapse and restoration efforts are awaited.