In the wake of cloudbursts and flash floods that cut off several villages, including Beja near Bhaderwah, the Indian Army’s 4 Rashtriya Rifles acted swiftly by constructing a makeshift wooden footbridge within just 18 hours to restore vital connectivity for stranded residents. With road links washed away and communities isolated from essential supplies such as food and medicines, the Army coordinated with the NDRF and local authorities to ensure timely evacuation and relief efforts despite continuous rainfall, landslides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, and renewed alerts of flooding in multiple districts. This rapid response not only saved lives and provided critical assistance but also highlighted the Armed Forces’ capability to mobilize resources under extreme conditions, reaffirming their indispensable role in disaster management, humanitarian aid, and strengthening trust and solidarity with local populations during times of crisis.