Around 25 houses have become vulnerable in Chauki Dobhi and Deodhar of the Kharal valley adjoining the town due to four-laning of the Jia-Ramshila national highway.
Landslides have become frequent in the area, especially during the rains. The families living here are having sleepless nights. The road leading from Shani Mandir (Tapu) to Deodhar has also been damaged. Intermittent landslides are taking place on the stretch.
Residents alleged that the cracks had developed in the walls and floors of their houses. They said the company executing the project had excavated the hillside to widen the road. They said some villagers had vacated their houses.
