Arunachal Pradesh Deluge: Landslides, Floods Paralyze State

Incessant rains in Arunachal Pradesh have led to landslides and floods across various districts, severely disrupting life. Major rivers are overflowing, sweeping away houses and breaching danger marks. Critical infrastructure, including bridges, has been damaged, causing loss of connectivity. Several areas are under flood alert, with authorities urging caution.


PTI | Itanagar | Updated: 01-07-2024 14:08 IST | Created: 01-07-2024 14:08 IST
Arunachal Pradesh Deluge: Landslides, Floods Paralyze State
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Incessant rains sparked landslides and floods across Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, officials confirmed, upending routine life.

Major rivers have breached danger levels, claiming houses in Seppa, East Kameng district's headquarters. Miraculously, no casualties were reported.

The Division IV landslide in the state capital damaged buildings and buried a car, from which the driver narrowly escaped, police disclosed.

On Sunday, the critical Kurung bridge was washed away, cutting off Kurung Kumey district, Koloriang MLA Pani Taram announced.

Flood alerts were issued for Namsai district and Wakro circle, as river waters surged beyond safe limits, officials revealed.

Floodwaters have impacted 34 villages and submerged low-lying areas, while disrupting construction work on the Murkongselek-Pasighat railway line.

A red alert predicts heavy rains for multiple districts over the next two days, impacting educational institutions and daily life.

Authorities urge the public to remain alert and avoid venturing near rivers.

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