Torrential rains threaten Chamba’s historic Sheetla bridge, locals fear collapse

Torrential rains threaten Chamba’s historic Sheetla bridge, locals fear collapse

Subhash Mahajan Chamba Relentless rainfall across Chamba district has triggered widespread landslides, disrupted daily life, and brought traffic to a standstill on several key roads. Among the worst-hit areas is Sheetla, where the rising waters of the Ravi River have severely damaged the region’s iconic old suspension bridge—once considered the lifeline of the community. The Sheetla Bridge, a vintage iron-rope suspension structure, continues to …