Incomplete landslide treatment at Galogi raises safety concerns ahead of monsoon

Time of India

25-05-2025

Mussoorie: The incomplete treatment work at the chronic landslide zone of Galogi on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road has sparked concern among residents and commuters, with fears mounting over potential road hazards during the upcoming monsoon season.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
Local residents have expressed frustration over the delay of the project, which began in Jan last year with an estimated budget of Rs 21.75 crore. Originally scheduled for completion before last year's monsoon, the deadline was subsequently extended to Dec and later pushed to Feb-March this year.
"This work should have been completed before the rains. Now, with the monsoon approaching, landslides might recur, which could pose risks for tourists and locals and lead to traffic disruptions," said Ashish Goel, a resident.
Another resident, on account of anonymity, said, "The project began after much delay and yet, it remains incomplete. This shows the callousness of the concerned authorities."
Responding to the concerns, executive engineer of public works department (PWD), Jitendra Tripathi, said that the treatment of the most affected portion of the landslide prone area would be completed by the end of June. "The anchoring and netting in most of the affected areas has been done and the rest will be completed soon. Tourists and commuters need not worry as these measures are expected to prevent further landslides," he said.
Notably, landslides at Galogi began around 2021 and since then, recurring monsoon debris flows have caused frequent roadblocks and safety threats on the key route connecting Mussoorie with Dehradun.