Maharashtra: Continuous rain triggers landslide in Nandurbar, Taloda-Dhadgaon route blocked
Nandurbar, August 1
A landslide occurred at Chandsaili Ghat in Nandurbar district in Maharashtra due to continuous heavy rainfall, according to information received from the District Disaster Management Office and the National Disaster Response Force.
Rocks and debris falling from the hillside onto the road led to an immediate halt in vehicular movement along the Taloda-Dhadgaon route. The incident took place on Friday. However, no casualties or injuries have been reported so far, authorities confirmed.
Situated in the Satpura mountain range, this area is prone to landslides during the monsoon season. The local administration has undertaken the task of clearing the debris to restore the route and resume traffic flow. Given the prevailing conditions, the public is advised to avoid travelling on this route.
In a separate incident on Thursday, an earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolted Nashik in Maharashtra in the early hours, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake occurred at 2:37:41 am IST at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 20.448 N and longitude 73.708 E.
Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometres.
"EQ of M: 3.8, On: 30/07/2026 02:37:41 IST, Lat: 20.448 N, Long: 73.708 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Nashik, Maharashtra," NCS said.
Earthquakes can occur anywhere between the Earth's surface and about 700 kilometres below the surface. For scientific purposes, this earthquake depth range of 0 - 700 km is divided into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep, as per USGS data.
Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Glad to hear no casualties. The administration acted quickly, but people living in villages around Chandsaili Ghat must be scared. Monsoon in Maharashtra is becoming increasingly unpredictable - first the earthquake in Nashik and now this landslide. Stay safe everyone! 🌧️
The 3.8 magnitude earthquake in Nashik also deserves attention. Even though it was shallow at 5km, such events remind us that India's infrastructure needs to be disaster-resilient. Our roads, bridges and buildings should be built keeping these natural calamities in mind. 👷♂️
Diverting traffic is good, but what about the local villagers who use that route daily for their livelihood? The administration should announce alternative routes or help with transportation for essential supplies. Practical support matters more than just advisories.
Every year we see the same thing in hill areas during monsoon. Why can't we invest in monitoring systems that give early warnings? Better to spend on prevention than renovation later. Also, hope the NDRF clears the debris quickly. 💪
I appreciate the transparency of the authorities in sharing information quickly. The situation is being managed well, and it's good that people are being cautioned. Let's hope the weather gods give some respite to the region soon.
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