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Monsoon Wreaks Havoc In Arunachal: 15 Dead, Over 36,000 Affected

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, Itanagar
  • Jul 21, 2025
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Incessant rain since June have wreaked havoc in various parts of Arunachal Pradesh, triggering landslides and flash floods across the state. 

Heavy rain in Lower Siang district have disrupted road connectivity and landslides have been reported near Siji, Yet and Garu villages. 

The Alo-Likaobali road, which is considered a 'lifeline' for West Siang, Leparada, Shi-Yomi and Upper Subansiri districts, is also still closed.

Earlier, Anjao district bordering China was isolated for about 20 days, after which road connectivity was restored with the efforts of the administration. 

In Kei Panyar district, landslides disrupted highway traffic for a day, while floods occurred in Lower Subansiri headquarters Ziro, causing extensive damage to paddy fields and property.

Officials have urged residents to avoid traveling at night due to the risk of fresh landslides. According to reports, the heavy rains have killed at least 15 people and displaced scores of families, affecting more than 36,000 people in 26 districts. 

East Kameng and Upper Subansiri are among the worst-hit areas and the state is currently on high alert.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each as per government norms. 

He assured that relief and rehabilitation activities are being carried out on a war footing. “I pray for the eternal peace of the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families,” Khandu said in a statement, and directed the district administration to be on 24/7 alert and ensure timely assistance.

In the capital, Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Tamme Phasong has urged people living near rivers and vulnerable areas to be extra careful during heavy rains. 

He added that the IMC, along with corporators of 20 wards covering Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli and Banderdewa, is on high alert and has taken extensive preparedness measures to deal with the onslaught of the monsoon.