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Villagers built temporary wooden bridge after cloudburst disasters
In a remarkable display of resilience and community spirit, residents of Malana village built a temporary wooden bridge over the Malana Nullah after a cloudburst triggered massive flooding.
Diary Times News Service
Malana/Kullu, 06 August: In a remarkable display of resilience and community spirit, residents of Malana village built a temporary wooden bridge over the Malana Nullah after a cloudburst triggered massive flooding. This prompt action by the villagers was in response to the government’s slow recovery efforts after last year’s flood disasters.
On Monday, determined villagers worked together to build the bridge in a day. Using ropes to carry large wooden logs to the nullah, they built embankments and laid wooden planks on top of three horizontally placed logs. “We couldn’t wait for the authorities; we had to work fast,” said a local resident. This collaborative effort ensured that villagers could once again cross the nullah safely, restoring crucial connectivity that had been lost.
The bridge was necessitated when the original structure was washed away due to flooding in the nullah. The disaster caused by the bursting of the barrage of the Malana Hydel Project-I on the night of July 31 also caused extensive damage and loss of lives in the villages located downstream of Baladhi and Chowki.
While the administration is currently working on the construction of a temporary ropeway span for Baladhi village, the villagers of Malana, who are one of the oldest living democracies, took immediate action to resolve the issue and completed the construction of the bridge just five days after the disaster struck. “We had to find a solution immediately,” said another resident, reflecting the urgency felt by the community.
This proactive approach of the villagers of Malana reflects their resilience and determination to overcome adversity without waiting for government aid. The rapid construction of the temporary wooden bridge is a testimony to their unity and self-reliance, providing a vital solution in times of crisis.
“Our community has always been self-reliant. When disaster strikes, we come together and support each other,” said a village elder, emphasizing the strong sense of community that characterises Malana.
The community-driven effort in Malana is an inspiring example of how collective action can restore normalcy and ensure safety after natural disasters.
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