The ongoing flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh has taken a devastating turn with the state reporting its fourth fatality, while over 90,000 people have been affected across all 28 districts, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
The latest victim, identified as a 35-year-old man, was swept away by the swollen Siang River in the Upper Siang district. His body was recovered on Tuesday morning, bringing the total death toll to four. The deceased include three women, two of whom were elderly.
As the floodwaters continue to rise, the state government and authorities have been working tirelessly to provide relief to those affected. Rescue operations are underway, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) assisting in evacuation efforts.
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The situation is particularly dire in the districts of Upper Siang, West Kameng, and Lower Subansiri, where the floodwaters have overflowed and caused widespread destruction. Many villages have been submerged, leaving residents without access to basic amenities like food, water, and shelter.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has been at the forefront of relief efforts, personally inspecting affected areas and directing officials to expedite rescue operations. Union ministers, including Minister of State for Home Affairs Nitya Nandin Kanungo and Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, have also visited the affected regions to assess the situation and provide support.
The state government has set up relief camps in several districts, where affected families are receiving food, clothing, and medical assistance. However, the sheer scale of the disaster has put a significant strain on resources, and authorities are struggling to keep up with the demand.
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The floods are attributed to heavy rainfall and the melting of snow in the Himalayas, which has caused the major rivers in the state to swell. The Siang River, which forms the border between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, has been particularly affected, with the water level rising significantly in recent days.
As the situation continues to unfold, the state government and authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in the region for the next few days, which is expected to exacerbate the flood situation.
Efforts are being made to restore communication networks and provide essential services to affected areas. However, the challenges are numerous, and authorities are facing an uphill task in containing the disaster.
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The government has announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 to those injured in the floods. The state government has also sought assistance from the Centre to help mitigate the effects of the disaster.
As the people of Arunachal Pradesh struggle to come to terms with the devastating floods, the focus remains on providing relief and support to those affected. The coming days will be crucial in determining the extent of the damage and the scale of the response required to rebuild and recover.
The people of Arunachal Pradesh are bracing themselves for a long and arduous road to recovery, and the government’s swift response will be crucial in helping them overcome this disaster.
