NHAI takes proactive steps for effective monsoon management on national highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented several measures for flood preparedness and emergency response on national highways across the country to address waterlogging during the monsoon season.

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has undertaken several initiatives to enhance flood preparedness and provide emergency response on national highways across the country, aiming to mitigate waterlogging issues during the monsoon season, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.

Adopting a multi-pronged approach to offer effective solutions in both hilly and plain regions, the statement further indicated that NHAI field offices are closely coordinating with state administration and officials to inspect national highway stretches.

NHAI has established dedicated emergency response teams equipped with sufficient manpower and machinery, mobilized at each landslide-prone site, the statement added.

According to the statement, in locations where national highways may become blocked due to substantial landslides, an alternative diversion plan has been formulated in collaboration with the district administration.

Additionally, Geotechnical Instrumentation, including real-time monitoring at certain vulnerable slopes and tunnels, has been implemented on a pilot basis.