Khandu orders immediate restoration of flood damaged roads in Arunachal

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 11, 2024

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Thursday directed the officials for early restoration of roads in the flood-affected districts of the state.

“Early restoration of roads snapped due to floods and landslides is crucial to ensuring access to essential services and aid,” Khandu said in a high-level meeting orgaanised to discuss the road connectivity disruptions caused by recent floods and landslides.

The meeting was attended by chief secretary Dharmendra and other senior officials to assess the overall damage and strategize immediate restoration efforts across Arunachal Pradesh.

Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, the chief minister underscored the importance of swiftly restoring road connectivity, particularly in the flood-affected districts.

Khandu allocated special funds for the immediate restoration of the critical road link from Parsi-Parlo to Koloriang, including the bridge over the Kumey River.

“The restoration plan must be prepared and implemented without delay,” directed the chief minister.

“Immediate restoration work should begin in the Kurung Kumey region and other flood-affected districts cut off due to the incessant rains,” he said.

The chief minister also instructed the relevant departments to ensure the timely provision of essential medicines and food supplies to the affected areas.

In addition, the chief minister was briefed about the efforts by the Kurung Kumey district administration for having successfully reopened the Damin road for vehicular movement. This road had been cut off for several days due to incessant rains and floods.