Heavy monsoon rains continue to damage Arunachal Pradesh, escalating flood conditions and disrupting rescue operations across several districts. Want to know what is really happening there? Read on!
9 Missing After Arunachal Pradesh Floods
As per a report by NDTV, in the latest news, nine people have gone missing after flash floods triggered by the overflowing Sisiri River in the Lower Dibang Valley district. Rescue operations also suffered a major disaster when an inflatable rubber boat carrying seven rescue crew members and three rescued individuals was swept away by strong river currents. The district authorities have intensified search operations using boats and even three elephants to locate abandoned residents in inaccessible areas. Authorities have also confirmed that the Indian Air Force will use helicopters on Tuesday morning to aid with rescue missions.
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Meanwhile, the death toll from flood disasters in Keyi Panyor district has increased to three after another body was recovered from neighbouring Papum Pare district.
Flash Floods Trigger Massive Road Closures Across The State
Extreme rainfall and cloudbursts have also triggered major damage in East Siang and Leparada districts, seriously affecting road access. According to district officials, nine major roads have been blocked or washed away. Out of the 11 major routes being inspected, only the Terong-Korong-Mebo Road and the JNC Lower Campus to Upper Campus Road have been opened again for the public.
Several important routes, including Pasighat-Pangin, Mariyang-Yingkiong and Mebo-Dambuk-Bomjir, remain entirely shut due to landslides and flooding. The local roads near Balek Secondary School, Ranaghat Bridge, the Poglek River crossing and Bilat-Ledum Road have also been impacted.
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One of the worst-hit locations is the Pasighat-Runne-Takilalug Road, where a portion of the Letong Bridge has been washed away by floodwaters. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted over 200 mm of rainfall in the state and urged people to avoid non-essential travel. A separate advisory from the Pasighat Highway Division has warned of severe blockages between Rengging and Yembung on NH-13 due to rockfalls and landslips. While debris clearance is in progress, continuous rainfall continues to hamper restoration work. Officials have advised commuters to travel only during daylight hours and avoid parking or stopping near landslide-prone stretches.
We hope the situation calms down soon.
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What is the current situation of Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh is currently grappling with severe flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential monsoon rains.