Arunachal Pradesh Hit by Flash Floods, Landslides

Five Army personnel have gone missing after a flash flood swept away two shelters at an Army camp in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley district. The incident occurred late on Friday evening following heavy rainfall.

The flash flood hit the Pasu Pani Army Camp, washing away seven personnel, of whom two were rescued, while five remain missing. Two search and rescue teams of the 5th Grenadier have been deployed to locate the missing personnel.

In addition to the Army teams, personnel from the 58th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), 62 RCC of the General Reserve Engineer Force, Arunachal Pradesh Police, and local volunteers have joined the operation. A team of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) from Pasighat is also being sent to Anini to assist in the search and rescue operation.

In a separate incident, four people were killed after a major landslide struck the Keojaring-Byaching road construction site in Upper Subansiri district, burying several workers under the debris. The deceased have been identified as Tadu Baki, Taji Rai, Markosh Basumatari, and Babul Ali.

The body of Ali has been recovered, and personnel from Nacho Police Station have been deployed for the search and recovery operation. Fire and Emergency Services teams from Daporijo and the State Disaster Response Force are being mobilised to assist in the operation.

The SDRF team will move from Ziro to Daporijo and thereafter proceed to Nacho to conduct the search and recovery operation. All concerned agencies are being coordinated for the safe and effective conduct of the search and rescue operation.

The twin incidents come amid heavy rainfall in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, triggering flash floods and landslides and posing challenges to rescue and relief operations in several remote areas. The heavy rainfall has caused widespread damage and disruption in the region.

Arunachal Pradesh is prone to natural disasters due to its geographical location. The state's rugged terrain and heavy rainfall during the monsoon season make it vulnerable to flash floods and landslides. The authorities are working to provide relief and assistance to the affected areas.

The search and rescue operations are ongoing, and the authorities are working to locate the missing Army personnel and recover the bodies of the deceased. The incidents have highlighted the need for effective disaster management and relief operations in the region.

In conclusion, the flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh have resulted in the loss of lives and widespread damage. The authorities are working to provide relief and assistance to the affected areas, and the search and rescue operations are ongoing. The incidents have underscored the importance of disaster management and relief operations in the region.