Itanagar: The Kumey River surged past its danger mark this week, swallowing the remote border town of Parsi Parlo. Relentless monsoon rains turned the Kurung Kumey district into a disaster zone. The water is rising fast. Infrastructure is failing under the pressure of the deluge.
Floodwaters poured into schools, government buildings, and private homes. Streets in local colonies vanished beneath the currents. Landslides tore through the mountain terrain and wiped out several valley bridges. The destruction has effectively trapped local residents.
Authorities confirmed the primary route to the district headquarters at Koloriang is blocked. This gap in the road network stops the flow of essential supplies and emergency services. Officials have issued safety warnings to the public as the weather remains volatile. The region faces a high risk of more slides as the rain persists. A local official stated, "The situation is being closely monitored, with concerns that further rain could aggravate flooding and trigger additional landslides in the mountainous district."
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