Arunachal floods: Sarli-Koloriang road washed out, Sarli town cut off

In Arunachal Pradesh, the ongoing monsoon rains have unleashed havoc, particularly in Kurung Kumey district where the Sarli-Koloriang road, spanning 47 kilometers, has been completely washed out, leaving all bridges impassable. This has resulted in Sarli town being effectively isolated from surrounding areas.

A review meeting on July 4, chaired by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu via video conference from Tawang, assessed the dire situation caused by the floods across the state. Joining him online were Nakap Nalo, Advisor to the Minister of Disaster Management, and Chief Secretary Dharmendra from Itanagar. The meeting focused extensively on evaluating damages to state and national highways, roads, drinking water supply systems, power infrastructure, and the availability of essential supplies like food and medicine.

CM Khandu stated the unpredictable nature of the monsoon and directed all concerned departments to maintain a high state of vigilance and readiness until September. He stressed the importance of proactive measures, ensuring that even areas currently unaffected are prepared to handle any potential impact of the ongoing floods.