Uttarakhand: Flash Floods Disconnects Almost 13 Border Villages, BRO Working Round The Clock To Restore Connectivity Restoration activity by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) The flash floods occurred in Uttarakhand on 07 February washed away a 90-metre span RCC bridge on Joshimath-Malari road located approximately two kilometres upstream of the Tapovan Hydel project. Washing away of the bridge has disconnected more than 13 border villages in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. After initial recce, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started work for re-establishing connectivity on all required fronts, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The upcoming bridge site is very challenging due to steep cliff on the far bank and 30 metre high debris/muck on the other side, however, the BRO has overcome these challenges.