Cart Road in Shimla has been blocked following a landslide near a lift, disrupting traffic movement on the road.

However, no loss of life has been reported in the incident.

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The incident occurred on Sunday morning when debris, along with a tree, fell on the road near the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) headquarters, completely blocking the road.

A team from the district administration, police, and other departments reached the spot as soon as they received the information and initiated road clearance work. Machinery was also deployed at the site, and the work is underway.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shimla, Anupam Kashyap, said that the road will soon be cleared for traffic. He also advised the public to adhere to the guidelines and warnings issued by the Meteorological Department as well as the district administration to ensure their safety. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue across the state today.

The Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow weather alert for Kangra, Una, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Lahaul and Spiti districts for today.