Bridge over Jonk river caves in, 25,000 affected
By Express News Service
NUAPADA: A portion of the bridge over Jonk river connecting Sarabong with Amanara in Nuapada district was washed away attributable to heavy rains on Wednesday. The bridge caved in after water was launched from the higher stream of Patora dam following the continual downpour since greater than the final 48 hours. However, no casualties have been reported.
Sources mentioned over 25,000 folks might be affected because of the disruption of highway communication because the bridge was the lifeline of villagers of Amanara, Kendubahara, Motanuapada and Chulabhat gram panchayats. Besides, for the reason that bridge was situated close to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, folks of the close by State used it to go to Nuapada.
Till the bridge is restored, villagers will now should journey a further 20 km to achieve Nuapada city by means of another route through Dharmbandha.Engineer-in-chief of Rural Works division Pradip Samal mentioned, “We are aware of the incident. Field staff have been instructed to block traffic at both ends of the bridge to avoid any accident. The condition of the bridge will be assessed once the rain stops.”
Nuapada MLA and Planning and Convergence Minister Rajendra Dholakia mentioned, “I have already taken up the matter with the district Collector and executive engineer of Rural Works department. I also held discussion with the Special Relief Commissioner over immediate repair of the bridge. A temporary estimate for the repair work will be prepared by Thursday. The bridge will be upgraded on priority basis.”
The Minister additional mentioned Nuapada will get 4 bridges below the Biju Setu Yojana this yr. On the day, Kalahandi MP Basanta Panda visited Nuapada and inspected the broken bridge. Block chairperson Tareswari Sahu and the sarpanchs of Kendubahara, Amanara and Motanuapada panchayat additionally went to the spot and reviewed the scenario. Meanwhile, residents demanded a high-level bridge from Sarabong and Amanara.
NUAPADA: A portion of the bridge over Jonk river connecting Sarabong with Amanara in Nuapada district was washed away attributable to heavy rains on Wednesday. The bridge caved in after water was launched from the higher stream of Patora dam following the continual downpour since greater than the final 48 hours. However, no casualties have been reported.
Sources mentioned over 25,000 folks might be affected because of the disruption of highway communication because the bridge was the lifeline of villagers of Amanara, Kendubahara, Motanuapada and Chulabhat gram panchayats. Besides, for the reason that bridge was situated close to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, folks of the close by State used it to go to Nuapada.
Till the bridge is restored, villagers will now should journey a further 20 km to achieve Nuapada city by means of another route through Dharmbandha.Engineer-in-chief of Rural Works division Pradip Samal mentioned, “We are aware of the incident. Field staff have been instructed to block traffic at both ends of the bridge to avoid any accident. The condition of the bridge will be assessed once the rain stops.”
Nuapada MLA and Planning and Convergence Minister Rajendra Dholakia mentioned, “I have already taken up the matter with the district Collector and executive engineer of Rural Works department. I also held discussion with the Special Relief Commissioner over immediate repair of the bridge. A temporary estimate for the repair work will be prepared by Thursday. The bridge will be upgraded on priority basis.”
The Minister additional mentioned Nuapada will get 4 bridges below the Biju Setu Yojana this yr. On the day, Kalahandi MP Basanta Panda visited Nuapada and inspected the broken bridge. Block chairperson Tareswari Sahu and the sarpanchs of Kendubahara, Amanara and Motanuapada panchayat additionally went to the spot and reviewed the scenario. Meanwhile, residents demanded a high-level bridge from Sarabong and Amanara.
