Army Rushes to Rebuild Flooded J&K Bridge
Army builds Bailey bridge to restore links in flood-hit J&K.
The Indian Army’s engineer troops commenced construction of a Bailey bridge over the Jangalwar stream along National Highway-244 (NH-244) in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to restore critical connectivity to the flood-ravaged Doda and Kishtwar districts.
The initiative, undertaken amidst relentless rainfall, follows last week’s record-breaking downpours that triggered devastating floods, washing away homes, fields, and infrastructure, including a key section of NH-244 near Thatri. The White Knight Corps, in a statement on X, highlighted the bridge as a lifeline to reconnect isolated villages and ensure mobility in the region.
The Army’s efforts are part of a broader response to the catastrophic flooding that began on August 14, claiming over 130 lives, injuring 120, and leaving 33 people untraced across Kishtwar, Kathua, Reasi, and Ramban districts. This marks the second Bailey bridge project in the region, following the successful erection of a 110-foot bridge over the Tawi river in Jammu on August 29, completed in just 12 hours.
The ongoing construction at Jangalwar Nallah, supported by close coordination with civil administration and traffic management by J&K Police, demonstrates the Army’s resolve to overcome challenging weather and terrain to expedite restoration.
The Ramban district administration has also enlisted Army engineers to build a temporary Bailey bridge at Batti, where flash floods in the Chenab river destroyed a vital link to Gool sub-division and several strategic projects. With area protection provided by the White Knight Corps, the Army’s swift intervention underscores its critical role in mitigating the impact of the floods, which caused widespread damage to public and private properties across Jammu’s low-lying areas on August 26-27.
The bridge projects are a beacon of hope for affected communities, restoring access to essential services and infrastructure.
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