Arunachal Flood: Majority of the rivers and their tributaries in Arunachal Pradesh are flowing above the hazard degree on Tuesday, even because the climate situations improved marginally within the northeastern state. Whereas 4 districts – Namsai, Lohit, Changlang and East Siang – are severely affected by flood, a number of others witnessed landslides as a consequence of incessant rains previously couple of days, officers stated right here on Tuesday.
The Assam Rifles rescued 1400-odd folks in Lohit, Namsai and Changlang districts in two days, a defence official stated.
Flood water from the Kameng river swept away a number of homes at Seppa, the headquarters of East Kameng district on Monday.
The Kurung river’s water additionally washed away Kurung village within the distant Kurung Kumey district, snapping floor communication with the remainder of the state.
A excessive flood alert has been sounded in Namsai district and Wakro circle of Lohit district of the state as water ranges of all of the rivers have crossed the hazard marks.
As many as 34 villages in Namsai and Wakro have thus far been affected by flood, sources on the state water assets division stated.
The district administrations have suggested the folks to stay alert and take all precautionary measures.
In line with a report from East Siang district, the water ranges of the Siang River and its tributaries and different perennial streams are in spate, posing a risk to the riverbank dwellers.
Incessant rain has triggered landslides alongside the Pasighat-Yingkiong and the Pasighat-Aalo highways disrupting floor communication.
Rainwater has submerged low-lying areas and crop fields in Pasighat, Ruksin, Mirem and Bilat areas of East Siang district and elements of Decrease Siang district.
Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng accompanied by East Siang deputy commissioner Tayi Taggu, Mebo ADC Sibo Passing and others inspected the flood-affected areas within the district together with, the Taro-Tamak Ghat the place ferry providers have been suspended as a result of rise of water degree within the river.
In the meantime, the Miao Battalion of Assam Rifles below the aegis of Spear Corps carried out aid operation ‘Jal Rahat’ in Lohit, Namsai and Changlang districts of the state as overflowing Noa and Buri Dihing rivers affected the three japanese districts.
The operation was carried out in flood-affected areas of Miao, Kharsang, Bordumsa, Mahadevpur, Chowkham and Namsai, demonstrating extraordinary braveness and dedication to saving lives and restoring normalcy amidst the pure catastrophe, a senior defence official stated.
He stated torrential rains had led to a sudden rise within the Dihing river, inundating a number of villages and leaving many households stranded.
The Miao Battalion rescued round 1400 stranded folks previously two days.
Troopers navigated hazardous floodwaters to evacuate weak residents, together with ladies, kids, and aged people, shifting them to safer and better floor and shelters, the official stated.
The Battalion additionally launched a complete aid distribution programme and supplied meals provides and important provisions to the affected folks, the official added.
