Arunachal Pradesh Floods: Surging Waters and Landslides Wreak Havoc

The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh remains critical as major rivers surge above danger levels. Four districts, especially Namsai and Lohit, are severely affected, with landslides exacerbating the crisis. Over 61,948 people are impacted, triggering evacuations and disrupting essential services like agriculture and water supply.

The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh remained unchanged on Wednesday, with major rivers continuing to surge above the danger mark, officials reported.

Four districts—Namsai, Lohit, Changlang, and East Siang—have borne the brunt of severe flooding. Other districts have experienced landslides following incessant rains over the past few days, according to local authorities.

In Papum Pare district, a cloudburst in Sagalee triggered a significant release of water from the Pare Hydropower Project (PHEP). District administration has urged the public to stay away from water bodies. Taba Gagung Tebw, Assistant General Manager (Technical) of PHEP, advised residents downstream to remain vigilant and avoid riverbanks for fishing in the coming days.

In Changlang's Bordumsa area, the overflowing Burha Dehing river has flooded Bijoypur, Makantong, and Wagun-III and -IV areas, damaging bridges, culverts, crops, and livestock.

Officials have issued a high flood alert for Namsai district and Wakro circle in Lohit district, where water levels have exceeded danger thresholds. Sources from the state water resources department reported that 34 villages in Namsai and Wakro have been affected by the floods so far.

According to official reports, five villages in Lohit district, 11 in the state capital, 16 in Changlang district, and four in West Kameng district have also been affected.

Ongoing rains, floods, and landslides have affected a total of 61,948 people across the state. Approximately 300 people have been evacuated to relief camps in the state capital, Changlang, and Namsai districts, officials stated.

The calamity has also impacted 143.58 hectares of agricultural and horticultural land. Meanwhile, a major water supply line feeding Itanagar township has been disrupted between Zoo Road and Ganga Lake due to landslides, affecting water supply to several areas including C-sector, ESS, and Gandhi Market. Restoration efforts are underway, with officials estimating that it will take about a week to fully restore the supply.

In the interim, the PHE department has deployed water tankers to ensure adequate water supply wherever needed.

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