Summary
Drivers had to wait, use a single‑lane side road, or stop until the slide was cleared.
Workers with big machines removed the debris and made the road safe again.
Key Points
4 points1
A landslide covered part of the national highway with mud and rocks.
2
Traffic was regulated with single‑lane diversions and temporary halts.
3
The National Highways Authority of India and local teams deployed machinery to clear the slide.
4
Travelers were advised to avoid non‑essential trips until conditions improved.
New Words to Learn
5 wordslandslide
a sudden slide of earth, mud, and rocks down a slope
highway
a main road used for long‑distance travel
debris
broken pieces of rock, mud, and other material
detour
a different short route used when the normal road is blocked
machinery
large machines that help move or clear heavy material
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