In an unfortunate incident, a massive boulder crushed a Tata Harrier. However, all five passengers were safe.
Monsoons have wrecked Northern India. The continuous rainfall has flooded roads in certain regions and triggered landslides in others. The Himalayan region has become very dangerous in recent years due to heavy construction and unpredictable climate. The number of disasters has risen manyfold this year. Recently, a Tata Harrier was hit by a massive boulder in Dimapur, Nagaland. While it was totally crushed, all 5 passengers were safe. The whole incident was captured on a dashcam. Let’s take a closer look.
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As you can see in the above video, several vehicles had stopped on a highway when small rocks started falling from the side of the mountain. Suddenly, a massive boulder followed and crashed the into Tata Harrier. The huge impact crushed the rear of the SUV. Fortunately, all five passengers managed to escape the vehicle unharmed. Many netizens praised the build quality of Harrier for protecting the passengers. However, they were also lucky that the builder hit the rear side. Two other cars were affected by this landslide. Both the Maruti Suxuki WagnR and Alto were hit by the boulder from the right side and were totally destroyed.
How To Avoid Landslides
Landslides have become quite common in the Himalayan region, especially during the rains. This is due to a combination of reasons. While some experts cite the young age of the Himalayan mountain range, many environmental researchers have blamed the unsustainable development of roads and other infrastructure. Either way, travellers need to be careful while travelling in the region. While landslides can happen anywhere, the administration has identified landslide-prone regions. You can check this and travel your travel accordingly.
How To Travel On Mountain Roads
Driving in mountain regions brings a few unique challenges which should not be taken lightly. For example, the roads can form a slippery layer of Black ice during cold weather conditions. Driving on such a road at high speed is extremely dangerous. In fact, the driver should navigate each wet surface with caution, the car can easily slip and put you in a harmful situation. Since mountain roads lack dividers or railing, any mistake can put you in the other lane or off the road.
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Additionally, the rainy season can also bring flash floods, which can easily sweep off your car. The visibility can also go down at any point. It is best to avoid travelling in bad weather. You should always remain vigilant about potentially dangerous areas. It is important to stay calm while overtaking. You can avoid serious accidents by simply avoiding blinding corners. Also, don’t travel during the night if possible. In summation, it is important to remember that city driving rules don’t apply in mountain regions.
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