Shimla, Aug. 12 -- A large number of landslide monitoring stations across Himachal Pradesh are currently non-operational, raising concerns over timely alerts and disaster preparedness amid the ongoing monsoon season, according to a report of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

According to the State Disaster Management Authority's (SDMA) Daily Landslide Monitoring Report dated August 12, 2025, the majority of 21 monitored locations in districts like Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, and Solan are "not working", while only three sites reported "low working" status.

Mandi district has the highest concentration of monitoring sites, but most, including Prashar, Kotropi, Sandhol, Ghoda Farm, multiple Griffon Peak sites, Tattapani, and Vishw...