Arunachal flood situation worsens, nearly 1 lakh hit as landslides cut off roads
Fresh floods and landslides triggered by incessant rain disrupted road connectivity and damaged public infrastructure in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, according to
Fresh floods and landslides triggered by incessant rain disrupted road connectivity and damaged public infrastructure in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, according to an official statement. The death toll in the ongoing deluge in the state remained at seven, while more than 97,000 people have been affected. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said the rain-triggered damage has hit transport links, residential properties, schools, agriculture and essential infrastructure across the state. Authorities are assessing losses and carrying out relief measures, while commuters have been advised to avoid some affected routes. Read Full Story The SEOC said heavy rainfall in the upper reaches of the Kumey River early on Monday triggered flash floods in Kurung Kumey district, causing extensive damage in Parsi-Parlo circle and Damin subdivision.
In Damin subdivision, a bridge connecting Huri and Damin was washed away, snapping road connectivity. In Parsi-Parlo circle, the Inspection Bungalow was inundated, two residential houses suffered partial damage, a church was damaged and a bridge connecting Pagam village was washed away. The floods also caused extensive damage to St Thomas School, a prominent educational institution in the area. The entire campus was submerged, damaging buildings, classrooms, teaching materials, furniture, equipment and teachers' quarters. Academic activities have been halted. The district administration is coordinating with paramilitary forces, police and other stakeholders to assess the damage and carry out relief measures. A detailed assessment is underway to ascertain the extent of the damage and identify immediate restoration requirements, the statement said.
In Pakke Kessang district, a massive landslide blocked Highway 13 near Pakro village on Monday. District officials said restoration of the affected stretch is expected to take two to three days. The district administration has advised commuters to avoid travelling on the Itanagar-Seppa Road until further notice. In West Kameng district, a portion of the road leading to the Sela Tunnel was washed away due to heavy rainfall, and authorities have advised commuters to use the old Sela Road as an alternative route. Meanwhile, the Potin-Kimin Road in Papum Pare district has remained blocked since Sunday evening after a landslide near Shiv Mandir. Across Arunachal Pradesh, the ongoing spell of rain-triggered floods and landslides has so far claimed seven lives and left 29 people injured.
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