NHAI Takes Action to Tackle Highway Flooding This Monsoon

NHAI is implementing multiple strategies to combat flooding on national highways in India during the monsoon. A 15-day drive involves inspecting at-risk areas, cleaning rainwater harvesting structures, fixing drains, repairing potholes, and mobilizing emergency equipment to ensure seamless traffic flow despite heavy rains.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled a proactive plan to mitigate flooding and waterlogging issues on the country's highways this monsoon season.

As part of a 15-day initiative, NHAI officials, alongside contractors and consultants, are diligently inspecting highway stretches to spot vulnerable sites susceptible to waterlogging and potential damage during heavy rains.

The authority is also focusing on cleaning and desilting rainwater harvesting structures, repairing drains, and mobilizing emergency materials like sandbags to maintain unhindered traffic flow and connectivity across affected routes.

(With inputs from agencies.)