A major landslide has struck the highway linking Hunli and Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, causing significant damage and severing the vital route connecting the Dibang Valley region, which shares a border with China.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu responded to the incident via social media, expressing concern over the disruption caused to commuters and issuing directives for the prompt restoration of connectivity.
Expressing his distress over the inconvenience faced by travellers due to the extensive damage to the highway between Hunli and Anini, Chief Minister Pema Khandu underscored the importance of restoring connectivity swiftly, given the critical role of this road in linking the Dibang Valley with the rest of the country.
A video circulating online depicted the extensive impact of the landslide in Arunachal Pradesh, revealing a wide and deep fissure in the road with rainwater flowing continuously.
Disturbed to learn the inconvenience being caused to commuters due to the extensive damage to the highway between Hunli and Anini. Instructions have been issued to restore the connectivity at the earliest as this road connects Dibang Valley to the rest of the country.@PMOIndia https://t.co/xwiOu7yrJB
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (Modi Ka Parivar) (@PemaKhanduBJP) April 25, 2024
This incident follows closely on the heels of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake that rattled the West Kameng region of Arunachal Pradesh on April 20, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake’s epicenter was recorded at Latitude 27.39 and Longitude 92.68, with a depth of 5 kilometers.
Dibang Valley, the largest district in Arunachal Pradesh, boasts the distinction of having the lowest population density in India. Bordered by Tibet and China to the northwest, north and east, with Lower Dibang Valley to the south and Upper Siang District to the southwest, the region is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife.
Characterised by a temperate climate, Dibang Valley is adorned with lush mountains, abundant rainfall, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant flora and fauna.
The area is inhabited by a variety of bird species, wild animals, and indigenous Idu communities, who maintain their traditional customs and practices.
Dibang Valley is celebrated for its rich biodiversity, which includes valuable medicinal plants such as Coptis Teeta (Eroh) and Taxus Bacata, highlighting the ecological significance of the region.
Efforts to restore connectivity and address the aftermath of the landslide are underway as authorities work to mitigate the impact on local residents and travellers alike.
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