Dibrugarh: The Kurung Kumey district administration has restored road connectivity to the strategically important border outpost of Damin-Huri after a flash flood washed away a key bridge on July 13, leaving the remote area cut off.
The restoration effort was led by Deputy Commissioner Cheechung Chukhu in coordination with the 85 Road Construction Company (RCC) under the Officer Commanding (OC). Despite continuous rainfall, difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions, the teams worked around the clock to construct a temporary log bridge, enabling the movement of people and essential supplies.
Officials said the operation was made possible through close coordination between the district administration, the 85 RCC and local residents, whose support was crucial in completing the restoration work.
Soon after the flash flood, the district administration activated its Quick Response Team (QRT), which was deployed to Damin-Huri and Parsi Parlo to assess the damage. The team conducted spot inspections, interacted with affected residents and ensured that immediate relief and assistance reached those impacted by the disaster.
The flash flood had completely disrupted access to Damin-Huri, affecting the movement of residents, emergency services, government officials and essential commodities. As Damin-Huri is a strategically significant border outpost, restoring connectivity was considered critical for both public welfare and maintaining access to the sensitive frontier region.
With the temporary bridge now in place, the movement of essential supplies and emergency response teams has resumed, bringing relief to residents and re-establishing access to the border area.
The district administration has also appealed to the public to remain alert during the ongoing monsoon season, warning that continued heavy rainfall could trigger more flash floods and landslides. Authorities said restoration teams remain on standby to respond swiftly to any future emergencies.