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Hill slope cutting or mining banned in Mandi amid monsoon threats

Mandi, July 8 (UNI) Amid rising concerns over landslides, slope failures, and blocked roads caused by intense monsoon activity, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Mandi, has imposed a blanket ban on all hill cutting, mining, and excavation activities across the district.
The directive, issued by District Magistrate Apoorv Devgan on July 2 under Sections 30(viii) and 34(h) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, will remain effective from July 3 to August 31, 2025.
The official order highlights the alarming increase in risk to human life, property, and vital infrastructure in Mandi due to the ongoing heavy rains. Multiple incidents of slope instability and road obstructions have been reported, severely hampering rescue and relief operations.
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