Patna, July 16 -- Bihar government on Thursday reviewed its preparedness to tackle possible flooding during the ongoing monsoon season in the sensitive areas.
Road Construction Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal said here that the condition of roads, bridges and culverts were assessed in vulnerable districts and discussed the measures to minimise disruption to road connectivity and ensure rapid restoration of damaged infrastructure in the event of floods.
The officials reviewed preparedness under the Output and Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contract (OPRMC) framework, including arrangements for temporary restoration of damaged roads, regular inspection of roads and bridges during floods, and deployment of emergency response measur...