Vehicular movement came to a standstill on the Kumta-Shirsi National Highway following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall. The incident occurred amid ongoing hill-cutting work for the NH-66 expansion project.
Authorities have temporarily suspended traffic on the affected stretch to ensure public safety and begin debris clearance. No casualties have been reported so far, but officials are assessing the extent of the damage.
Local administration and highway authorities are coordinating efforts to restore normalcy, while urging commuters to avoid the route and take alternative roads.