'Over 3,000 vehicles stuck for 48 hours': Himachal rains turn Ladakh dreams into survival ordeal for Hyderabad bikers; landslides, rockfalls choke roads
Monday, 25 August 2025 () Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have disrupted Ladakh trips for Hyderabad bikers and travellers, leaving them stranded on dangerous mountain roads. Landslides and sinking roads caused major roadblocks, with thousands stuck for nearly 48 hours. Treacherous passages, near-zero temperatures, and rockfalls tested their endurance as they pressed towards Padum, with many now stranded awaiting clearer skies.
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