Arunachal Pradesh's Twin Catastrophes: Landslides & Floods Devastate Crops and Roads

Heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh's Leparada district has submerged several acres of crops, while a landslide has blocked the Aalo-Pangin Pasighat road in Siang district. District officials are assessing the impact and have urged residents to move to safer locations amidst the continuing downpour.

Heavy rain has wreaked havoc in Arunachal Pradesh's Leparada district, submerging several acres of crops, according to an official statement on Tuesday.

A landslide triggered by the rain has also blocked the Aalo-Pangin Pasighat road in Siang district, stranding vehicles and disrupting communication.

Leparada District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) T Pema informed that district officials are actively assessing the situation and visiting submerged wet rice fields.

The DDMO has urged residents living near riverbanks and landslide-prone areas to evacuate to safer locations.

The situation remains tense as a strict vigil is being kept on the affected areas, according to Pema.

Road communication in Siang district has come to a standstill near Yeksing, as the Aalo-Pangin-Pasighat road remains blocked by debris, leaving several commercial and private vehicles stranded.

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