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PAKYONG, (IPR): District Collector, Pakyong, PariBishnoi, along with Senior
Superintendent of Police, Pakyong, ParuRuchal, today inspected the
landslide-affected stretch at 20th Mile, Bardang, on National Highway-10 to
assess the situation following continuous rainfall and review the ongoing
restoration works.
The
inspection team comprised the Additional District Collector, Pakyong;
Additional Superintendent of Police; Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Rangpo;
Superintending Engineer, Divisional Engineer and Assistant Engineer, Roads and
Bridges Department; Revenue Officer/Assistant Director; officials from the
Civil and Mechanical Wings of the Roads and Bridges Department; and
representatives from the Police, Irrigation, Land Revenue and Disaster
Management, Information and Public Relations Department, NHIDCL and other
concerned agencies.
During
the inspection, officials briefed the team on the extent of the damage caused
by the landslide, which led to the accumulation of large boulders, mud and
debris, disrupting vehicular movement along the highway. The team reviewed the
emergency restoration and debris clearance operations being carried out by
NHIDCL in coordination with the Roads and Bridges Department.
Reviewing
the restoration works, the District Collector sought details on the deployment
of machinery, work schedules, debris disposal and the damage to essential
infrastructure, including power lines. She directed the executing agencies to
deploy additional machinery and manpower, adopt suitable technical
interventions, and expedite the restoration process while ensuring strict
adherence to safety protocols. She also instructed the concerned agencies to
examine long-term slope stabilisation measures, including the installation of
wire mesh and protective barriers at vulnerable locations.
To
strengthen monitoring and coordination, it was decided to constitute a
committee comprising engineers from the Roads and Bridges Department, NHIDCL
and the Public Works Department, along with the concerned SDM and Police
officials. The committee will oversee the restoration works, coordinate among
departments, and ensure the submission of daily reports on road conditions,
work progress, machinery deployment, site photographs and operational updates
to facilitate timely decision-making.
The
District Collector further reviewed the traffic management arrangements and
directed the Police Department to regulate traffic, prevent congestion near the
affected stretch, deploy personnel at strategic locations, and facilitate the
diversion of vehicles through designated alternate routes until normal traffic
movement is restored. She also instructed the installation of floodlights at
the work site to facilitate restoration activities during night hours and
emphasised the need for continuous monitoring of the vulnerable stretch in view
of the prevailing weather conditions.
Senior
Superintendent of Police, ParuRuchal, advised NHIDCL to accord the restoration
works the highest priority by strengthening slope protection measures through
appropriate ground stabilisation and the installation of protective barriers at
vulnerable locations.
It
was further decided to pool machinery and manpower from various departments to
expedite the restoration works. Machine operators and supporting personnel will
be deployed in shifts on a rotational basis to ensure uninterrupted operations
while maintaining the safety of all personnel engaged at the site.
