Achi news desk-
Guwahati: A major part of National Highway 313, a crucial link connecting Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley, sustained significant damage on Wednesday due to a massive landslide.
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The landslide, which was triggered by continuous rains in the area for the past few days, caused a section of the highway connecting Anini in Dibang District and Alli to Roing in the Lower Dibang Valley to be completely washed away. Photos of the affected area depict a significant crack in the highway, making it impassable.
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According to reports, the landslide occurred due to the incessant rains, prompting the Dibang Valley District Deputy Commissioner to issue an advisory on Wednesday night.
The advisory urged people to avoid using the road until restoration and normal rainfall patterns resume.
The restoration work is expected to last at least three days, according to reports.
The connectivity disruption is expected to significantly affect the region, located in the most northeastern corner of Arunachal Pradesh, which shares a border with China to the north.
Expressing concern over the inconvenience caused to passengers, Prime Minister Pema Khandu took to social media platform X to ensure swift action. he stated, "Disturbed to learn of the inconvenience caused to commuters due to the extensive damage to the highway between Honley and Anini. Instructions have been issued to restore connectivity at the earliest as this road connects the Dibang Valley to the rest of the country."
Disturbed to learn of the inconvenience caused to commuters due to the extensive damage to the highway between Honley and Anini. Instructions have been issued to restore the connectivity at the earliest as this road connects the Dibang Valley to the rest of the country.@PMOIndia https://t.co/xwiOu7yrJB
— Pema Khando པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (Modi Ka Parivar) (@PemaKhanduBJP) April 25, 2024
