Mandi Landslide: A massive landslide occurred in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh amid ongoing snowfall and rain in the state.
A bus travelling from Pandoh to Moviseri escaped the wrath of Mother Nature because of the quick and proactive thinking of the bus driver. He averted a major disaster saving 30 precious lives despite some stones hitting his vehicle.
The bus driver halted the vehicle immediately and asked the bus passengers to deboard the vehicle. A significant amount of boulders and debris soon cascaded down from the hillside to block the road completely.
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Mandi Landslide-Passenger Panic
The bus passengers were left in panic and shock after mountains were seen crumbling. Following the accident, an administrative team was immediately sent by the state authorities to start road restoration work. Bus passengers and eyewitnesses credited Bittu, the bus driver, and Manu, the bus conductor, for their quick thinking and presence of mind to prevent a life-threatening accident.
Details Of The Landslide Before The Bus
At approximately 8:55 am near Thamlah Khad, a bus named “Thakur Coach” was travelling toward Moviseri from Pandoh. A heavy landslide struck but the bus driver managed to control the vehicle so that none of the bus passengers were harmed. Conductor Manu then helped the stranded passengers get out of the bus and ensured a safe evacuation.
Pandoh, Moviseri and Mandi in Himachal Pradesh are famous among tourists for beautiful lakes, temples, scenic Himalayan spots and dams. Pandoh Dam on the Beas River is one of the most famous spots for tourisst. Ideal for picnics and camping, the dam boasts of a picturesque lake amid pine forests and hills. Tourists and devotees also visit the nearby Prashar Lake, a stunning high-altitude lake with a pagoda temple.
Moviseri is close to several hubs in Mandi like Rewalsar Lake or the revered Bhima Kali Temple. Devotees also visit the Kunt Bhayog Lake for quiet nature walks.
