Itanagar : Continuous rainfall over the past five days has pushed all rivers in Namsai district and Wakro circle of Lohit district beyond their danger levels, impacting a total of 34 villages. The Water Resources Division official, C J Mannou, issued a warning today highlighting the severe flooding that has ravaged communities across the region.

Kamlang river’s overflow into Barreng river and Tengapani river’s surge into Tiyang river have compounded the situation, posing grave threats to villages along their banks. Additionally, Jengthu and Noa-Dehing rivers are also flowing perilously high, exacerbating concerns of potential bank erosion.

Efforts are underway by local authorities to mitigate risks and safeguard residents. Mannou urged Deputy Commissioners of Namsai and Lohit to enforce stringent precautionary measures, advising villagers to remain vigilant and refrain from approaching river banks to avert any untoward incidents.

The affected villages span Wakro circle in Lohit district, including Wakhetliang, Manyuliang, and Pukhuri, and various circles in Namsai district encompassing Kherem, Pankhao, Memey, and others.

The China border district of Kurung Kumey, including its headquarters town Koloriang, has been completely cut off from the rest of the country following severe flooding. Pani Taram, the local MLA of the 21st Koloriang constituency, found himself stranded while on his way to Koloriang yesterday on June 30 amidst the chaotic situation caused by the floods.

The Kurung River overflowed during the night, causing widespread devastation and severing connectivity to several key areas including Porsiparlo, Damin, Pania Sang, Sarli, and Polosang from the rest of Arunachal Pradesh.

Local authorities and emergency services are currently mobilising efforts to assess the damage and provide relief to affected residents.

Continuous rainfall over the past five days has pushed all rivers in Namsai district and Wakro circle of Lohit district beyond their danger levels, impacting a total of 34 villages. The Water Resources Division official, C J Mannou, issued a warning today highlighting the severe flooding that has ravaged communities across the region.

Kamlang river’s overflow into Barreng river and Tengapani river’s surge into Tiyang river have compounded the situation, posing grave threats to villages along their banks. Additionally, Jengthu and Noa-Dehing rivers are also flowing perilously high, exacerbating concerns of potential bank erosion.