Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Congress leaders are pushing the state government to fix broken roads immediately. Massive landslides and flash floods from heavy rains have isolated five international border districts. The weather left commuters stranded and blocked military convoys from moving essential supplies.
Cloudbursts in the Possa and Hoj areas of Keyi Panyor district caused the worst damage. Officials found at least eight major blockages along the Potin-Possa corridor where roads washed away. Congress leaders warned that the state needs to act fast because of the area's strategic location. They demanded the government ensure the, "rapid restoration of road connectivity and uninterrupted movement of people, goods and security forces."
The Border Roads Organisation and the State Disaster Response Force are clearing mud and debris. Crews brought in Poclain excavators from Pitapool and heavy trailer trucks from Kra Daadi and Kamle. The military and police are also running search missions for four people currently missing.
Emergency teams are running relief flights to handle the crisis. An Indian Air Force chopper airlifted a sick patient from Ziro on Thursday. They also moved the remains of Nirmala Gupta out of the area. Officials expect it will take another three to four days to fully reopen the roads.
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