Rajouri, Aug 16: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified efforts to clear landslides and boulders from National Highway 144 in the Rajouri-Poonch sector following heavy rains and flash floods that disrupted connectivity in the region.
Several stretches of the highway were affected by landslides and falling boulders, particularly at Nadpur and Thalka, where a major boulder-triggered landslide was reported on July 19.
BRO teams have been working round-the-clock, deploying heavy machinery to remove debris and clear the affected stretches to restore smooth traffic movement between Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch.
Local residents appreciated the efforts of the BRO and district administration, saying the teams have continued restoration work whenever weather conditions allow.
Residents said several landslides and damage to houses were reported following the heavy rainfall and flash floods, and expressed hope that the remaining clearance work would be completed soon.
The BRO continues to deploy heavy equipment at vulnerable locations to ensure NH-144 remains operational and vital connectivity in the Rajouri-Poonch sector is restored.
