J-K: Ramban DC, SSP inspect Pernote landslide-hit area, direct faster restoration of road
Ramban, July 27
Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan on Monday inspected the landslide and subsidence-affected area at Pernote along the Ramban-Gool Road to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and review the ongoing restoration works. Senior Superintendent of Police Ramban Arun Gupta, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo and other concerned officers accompanied him during the inspection.
Speaking to reporters, Khan said Pernote village had been affected by a landslide and ground subsidence following heavy rainfall, while the Ramban-Gool Road had been completely washed away, disrupting connectivity between Ramban and Gool.
"The Pernote village has been affected by a landslide, and some area has sunk due to heavy rain. The Ramban-Gool road has been completely washed away, leading to its closure... So work is going on to restore connectivity to the road by deploying manpower and machinery. We have spoken to the senior officer and have requested to add more machinery to restore the road as soon as possible... Our work to restore the road is underway," the Deputy Commissioner said.
During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the restoration work being carried out by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on the nearly 300-metre stretch of the Ramban-Gool Road that suffered major subsidence, affecting road connectivity between Ramban and Gool.
Officials at the site informed the Deputy Commissioner that restoration operations were being carried out on a war footing with the deployment of manpower and heavy machinery to clear debris and restore the damaged road stretch.
Khan directed the executing agency to further accelerate the restoration works by deploying additional machinery and manpower to facilitate the early restoration of traffic on the affected road.
According to the district administration, restoration efforts are being undertaken in coordination with the BRO and other line departments. The administration said it is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring public safety and the early restoration of normal traffic movement on the Ramban-Gool Road.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I've been to that stretch near Ramban. It's truly heartbreaking—steep gorges, loose soil, and now this. The DC saying "war footing" gives me some hope. Kudos to the BRO teams risking their lives in this weather. Hopefully they get more machinery from the central pool.
As someone from Gool, I can tell you—this road is our lifeline. No ambulance can reach in emergencies. I appreciate the DC's urgency, but where was the pre-monsoon planning? Every year same story: landslides, blockades, and then a blame game. We need permanent solutions like tunnels or retaining walls.
It's monsoon season in the Himalayas—these events are inevitable. What matters is response time. The DC and SSP being on site is commendable. But I wonder if the BRO has enough modern equipment. Old bulldozers won't cut it against 300 meters of subsidence. Need heavy earth movers ASAP.
Really appreciate the quick response—DC and SSP rushing to spot, BRO working 24/7. But for heaven's sake, this happens every year! Why can't we build climate-resilient roads in such vulnerable zones? Our tax money goes into repairs year after year. Permanent solution needed! 😤
In hilly terrain like Ramban-Gool, landslides are a fact of life. But the fact that the BRO starts restoration immediately gives confidence. My only suggestion: please set up a temporary bailey bridge or diversion so that people don't remain stranded for weeks. जल्दी करो! (Hurry up!)
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