Landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, 3 of a Family Buried Alive

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Published: April 19,2022 03:22 PM
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Heavy rains have triggered landslides in different parts of Arunachal Pradesh disrupting transport and communication.

April 19, 2022: In a tragic incident, three members of a family were buried alive in a landslide triggered by heavy rain. The incident took place at Sulung Taping village in Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh. At least 15 houses have been severely damaged.

The deceased persons are Sariu Tongdang (50), his wife Sariu Yajik (48), and their eight-year-old son Sariu Takar, district authorities said.

Heavy rains have triggered landslides in different parts of Arunachal Pradesh disrupting transport and communication. Road connectivity in many places have been snapped.

The district road leading to Sangram leading toward Kra Daadi district, to Sarli, to Damin and Parsiparlo is blocked due to land slide. Koloriang remains disconnected from the rest of country. Water and electricity supply also been badly affected.

Massive cyclonic storm with torrential rains have swept away large sections of the under-construction Miao-Vijaynagar road. Parts of the road running through Namdapha National Park has also been wiped away.

Anjaw and Dibang Valley districts remain cut off from the rest of the country owing to rain-triggered landslides.


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