BRO restores connectivity at Yarlung-Lamang road in rain-hit Arunachal Pradesh
Key Highlights:
- BRO carries out round-the-clock restoration work braving adverse weather
- Line of communication & light vehicle connectivity restored
- BRO assets continue to be deployed to ensure full connectivity
- The road breached at multiple locations due to cloud burst
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored connectivity at Yarlung-Lamang road in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. On July 26-27, 2021, the road was breached at multiple locations due to incessant rain and cloud bursts.
Project Brahmank of BRO had mobilized its Engineer Task Force and Quick Response Team comprising skilled manpower and equipment like JCB, Dozers, and Excavators. Braving tough weather conditions, fifty BRO personnel continued round-the-clock restoration workday with heavy equipment.
On July 27, 2021, the line of communication was restored for pedestrians, and a transshipment facility was provided to the Armed Forces personnel so that essential services like ration and medical facilities reach the troops deployed at forwarding areas. The light vehicle connectivity was restored on July 28, 2021. The BRO continues to deploy its resources to ensure full connectivity by August 03, 2021.
The road under Project Brahmank of BRO was inaugurated on June 17, 2021. The strategically important road is crucial for the Armed Forces personnel posted in forwarding areas as well as the villages.
