Dharali-Harsil road connectivity to be restored within 3 days after cloudburst damage: BRO chief
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The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated urgent restoration work in Uttarakhand’s Dharali and Harsil regions after a devastating cloudburst and heavy rainfall caused multiple landslides and bridge damage.
Key Points
- Incident – Cloudburst and heavy rainfall led to the destruction of one bridge and blockage at four major landslide points on the 96 km Dharali–Harsil stretch.
- BRO Response – Personnel and machinery deployed; debris clearance underway. Bridge components ready; construction to begin immediately after road clearance.
- Timeline – Road connectivity expected within hours; full restoration to Harsil targeted within three days.
- Evacuation – 314 stranded individuals from various states safely evacuated to Harsil, then airlifted to Dehradun by Chinook helicopter.
- Agencies Involved – BRO, Uttarakhand Police, SDRF, Army, ITBP, and others engaged in joint rescue operations.
- Current Challenges – Submerged road between Harsil and Dharali; options under consideration include restoring old road or creating a new route.
Updated: 07 Aug 2025 | 2:11 PM IST | Source: DD News
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