On Friday evening, heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh led to a devastating landslide and flash flood that resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals. Additionally, five army personnel are currently reported missing after two shelters were swept away by the severe weather conditions. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to locate the missing soldiers and assist those affected by the disaster.
Four people — Tadu Baki, Taji Rai, Markosh Basumatari and Babul Ali — were reported dead in the incident. five are still missing While two of them were rescued. Multiple rescue teams from neighbouring posts have joined the rescue operations.
As many as 235 roads, 40 bridges, 75 culverts, 373 water supply systems, 161 power lines, 823 electric poles, 66 irrigation projects, 122 government buildings, 41 schools, 12 hydropower projects, 26 retaining walls and 16 flood protection walls, among other public assets, have been damaged by floods and landslides in the state, according to a report released by the state disaster management department earlier this month.
