Mount Abu Restricts Entry of Tourists After Heavy Rains Cause Road Damage

Mount Abu: Torrential rainfall in the hill station of Mount Abu has severely damaged the main road connecting the tourist destination, prompting authorities to restrict entry of tourists and the movement of heavy vehicles for three days, until Wednesday.

District Collector Alpa Choudhary stated that due to the heavy rainfall, part of the main road was washed away by strong water flow. As a precaution, the movement of all heavy vehicles—including buses, trucks, tankers, and dumpers—towards Mount Abu has been prohibited until further notice.

The collector requested tourists to postpone their visits as their movement could create heavy traffic and hamper repair work. He said, “We want to welcome all tourists, but it is safer to visit next week.”

Only two-wheelers, small cars, and light vehicles are allowed to access the town. Additionally, all vehicles are barred from entering or leaving Mount Abu between 8:30 PM and 6:00 AM. Hotel owners have also been instructed not to accommodate any tourists during this period.

Heavy downpour has caused rivers and waterfalls to swell, further affecting the key route to the town. Near Seven Gum Pillar No. 20, a section of the road has collapsed, creating a dangerous situation, with visuals showing long vehicle queues on one side and a gaping broken road on the other.

The administration is carrying out repair work on the washed-away sections of the road, but continuous rainfall has made restoration challenging. The administration has allowed light vehicles to carry essential supplies into the town to meet residents’ needs.

Not just Mount Abu, the heavy rains and floods have been affecting several other states in India, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab, causing waterlogging on roads and triggering landslides in some areas. DeshGujarat