Massive Landslide Blocks Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley Road Near Indo-China Border

A landslide in Arunachal Pradesh has cut off road connectivity with Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley with the rest of the country.

The heavy rains in the last few days have triggered landslides in Dibang Valley, which shares its border with China.

Landslides have been reported between Hunli and Anini on the National Highway-33 on Wednesday.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu has shared a video of the incident and wrote on X, "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."

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has allocated resources to mend the damaged sections of the highway. Currently, there is an ample supply of food and essential items.

NH-33 is considered as a lifeline for both district residents and the army.

Meanwhile, the state government has issued a travel advisory, indicating that the restoration efforts will span at least three days.

"All residents of Dibang Valley are informed that due to continuous rain in the district, an important part of NH 313 connecting Anini to Roing has been washed away on 24/04/2024, restoration of which is estimated to take at least 3 (three days). Hence, all concerns are advised till the road is restored and rain returns to normal," the statement read.