AGARTALA, Sep 12 (TIWN): A severe landslide has blocked the Kailashahar-Kumaraghat National Highway 208, causing immense distress to daily commuters. The incident occurred around 3 am today in the Santipur school area due to heavy rainfall, which has been battering Unakoti district.

The landslide not only blocked the road but also brought down electric poles, further complicating the situation. Nearby houses and the school premises are also affected, with mud and debris scattered everywhere. Another road in the area has been rendered impassable, stranding many passengers who were traveling from Kailashahar to Kumaraghat railway station.

Upon receiving news of the incident, Kumaraghat Sub-Divisional Magistrate NS Chakma visited the site and assured officials that road repair work would commence soon. In a similar incident, several trees fell onto the national highway disrupting traffic.

Local residents attribute the damage to the intense natural calamity but express concern over the lack of administrative response so far. With the communication system severely disrupted, residents are eagerly awaiting government intervention to restore normalcy.

Kumaraghat SDM NS Chakma has assured that repair work will begin soon to restore normalcy in the area.