Jammu, Aug. 30 -- The Indian Army swiftly constructed a 110-foot bailey bridge over the Tawi River in Jammu city within 12 hours after a section of the Rs.147 crore fourth bridge collapsed due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

Major General Mukesh Bhanwala, GOC Tiger Division, said the eastern portion of the bridge, a crucial link for Jammu's connectivity, was severely damaged by floods. With repairs expected to take time, army engineers overcame washed out approaches and limited workspace to restore vehicular movement quickly.

The recent heavy rains triggered floods across Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Pathankot and Gurdaspur, causing widespread infrastructure damage. Since August 26, the Army's Rising Star Corps, supported by Air Force helicopter...