A massive landslide occurred on Thursday at the highway between Hunli and Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, causing a deep cut in the road and disrupting the route connecting Dibang Valley. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to social media to address the landslide incident, stating that instructions have been given for the restoration of connectivity at the “earliest.” In a separate incident, two suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Odisha’s Boudh district on Thursday morning.
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Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, causing a portion of National Highway 313 to be washed away. While no injuries were reported, the incident disrupted traffic for over 16 hours. Officials have begun temporary repairs, allowing small vehicles to pass. However, the movement of heavy commercial vehicles remains restricted due to ongoing rockfalls. Efforts are underway to restore connectivity as soon as possible.
A massive landslide has occurred on the highway between Hunli and Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, causing a deep cut in the road and disrupting connectivity to Dibang Valley. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has ordered immediate restoration efforts to reconnect the vital route. The landslide, captured on video, shows a wide and deep gash in the highway, with rainwater gushing through. Arunachal Pradesh has experienced a 3.0 magnitude earthquake in the West Kameng region recently, raising concerns about geological instability in the area.
A major landslide has occurred in Arunachal Pradesh, washing away a portion of the highway along the China border and disrupting road connectivity with the Dibang valley. The incident occurred on Thursday between Hunli and Anini on National Highway-33 due to heavy rainfall in the area. Videos circulating on social media show a large stretch of the highway missing, making it impossible for vehicles to cross. The district borders China, and the landslide has raised concerns about the safety of the region.