{
  "id": 1721373,
  "title": "Nashik: Landslide Blocks Lane On Old Kasara Ghat; Traffic Restored After Debris Cleared |VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/nashik-landslide-blocks-lane-on-old-kasara-ghat-traffic-restored",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T13:31:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-landslide-blocks-lane-on-old-kasara-ghat-traffic-restored-after-debris-cleared-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday morning, a landslide occurred on the Old Kasara Ghat section of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway in Nashik. The event was triggered by heavy rains, which caused soil and stones to slide onto the road. The landslide took place between two areas: Kasara Bandhara and Ohlachi Wadi. As a result, traffic was restricted to a single lane for a period of time. Police and Highway Authority teams responded to the scene and began clearing the debris. Despite their efforts, traffic moved at a slow pace initially. Commuters have been advised to exercise caution while traveling. The administration has recommended motorists to drive at reduced speeds and take necessary precautions, as such incidents are common on ghat roads during the monsoon season.",
  "summary": "Nashik: A landslide occurred on the Old Kasara Ghat section of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway on Tuesday morning. Heavy rains caused soil and stones to slide onto the road, disrupting traffic for a while. The landslide took place between Kasara Bandhara and Ohlachi Wadi. Traffic was restricted to a single lane for some time due to the debris. Police and Highway Authority teams arrived at the scene,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}