On Saturday, a landslide near Batti Ki Hatti blocked the Chamba-Bharmour National Highway in Himachal Pradesh, India, leading to significant traffic disruptions. The landslide occurred early in the morning, causing large debris to cover the road and resulting in long queues of vehicles on both sides. Stranded commuters faced severe inconvenience, with many resorting to perilous measures such as crossing the icy Ravi river or climbing uphill paths to reach safety. Local MLA Janak Raj highlighted the dependence of Bharmour on this single road for connectivity and called for an alternative route to prevent future disruptions. He also urged for the deployment of machinery at vulnerable points along the highway. Road clearance operations began promptly, but were hampered by shooting stones. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a gradual rise in temperatures across the state over the next few days, following recent wet spells that brought snowfall and rain.