JAMMU, July 25 — The Border Roads Organisation under Project Sampark launched a swift response to restore road connectivity disrupted by heavy rainfall and multiple landslides across Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi.
The continuous downpour between July 19 and July 24 caused widespread blockages on key routes, severely impacting normal traffic. In response, teams immediately mobilized heavy machinery and equipment to undertake round-the-clock road clearance despite hazardous weather and tough terrain.
Landslides affected several critical stretches, including the Rajouri–Poonch NH 144A, as well as roads connecting Reasi to Mahore and Rajouri to Budhal and Gul. Heavy water flow also washed away a temporary diversion at Badora Nallah. However, prior monsoon planning enabled quick resource deployment at pre-identified vulnerable points.
Based on past experiences, teams had already launched a 200-foot Bailey Bridge at Badora Nallah, preventing Mahore from being cut off from Rajouri and Budhal and allowing traffic to pass safely.The unrelenting weather damaged local infrastructure and equipment along the Rajouri–Thanamandi road and NH 144 sites in Poonch, but workers cleared debris and stabilized vulnerable stretches to open routes in the shortest possible time.
Their prompt actions ensured uninterrupted movement for security forces, emergency responders, and local essential supplies. While essential connectivity is now restored across all affected routes, personnel remain stationed on site to repair ongoing road damage, maintain seamless traffic flow, and assist local communities.