Kullu-Manali highway: A lifeline choked by landslides, traffic jams and neglect

Frequent landslides, triggered by unscientific road-building by NHAI, have plagued the Kiratpur-Manali highway, causing closures and endangering commuters. The highway, vital for the Himalayan region, has been blocked repeatedly, disrupting traffic, harming businesses, and raising public anger. Experts attribute the landslides to vertical hill cutting and inadequate drainage, urging for better infrastructure planning and disaster management.