BRO chief calls for new approach to strengthen Himalayan infrastructure against extreme weather
Published on: Sept. 17, 2025, 7:06 p.m. | Source: THE WEEK
The recent spell of heavy and unprecedented rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh has once again brought the vulnerability of the Himalayan states into sharp focus. Landslides, flash floods and road blockages have not only disrupted daily life but also cut off vital connectivity to remote regions. Amid these challenges, Director General of Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, has called for a fresh approach to building and maintaining infrastructure in the fragile Himalayan terrain.
