A landslide occurred on the third hairpin curve from the Someshwara side on Agumbe Ghat on Sunday morning following heavy rain. This has caused vehicular disruption on National Highway 169A. The Highway connects Udupi and Shivamogga districts.
The Forest Department and the National Highway Authority of India personnel are clearing the road.
Commuters have been directed to take the alternate route - Hulikal-Kundapur to reach Udupi and Shivamogga. The region has been receiving heavy rains for the past several days.
(Published 10 July 2022, 05:30 IST)