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Landslides disrupt surface communication in several Arunachal districts

The Pangin-Pasighat road has been hit by landslides, too, resulting in blockades, officials said

Landslides in Arunachal Pradesh (photo courtesy @EasternSentinel/Twitter)
Landslides in Arunachal Pradesh (photo courtesy @EasternSentinel/Twitter) @EasternSentinel/Twitter

Landslides triggered by heavy rain have disrupted surface communication in several Arunachal Pradesh districts, officials said on Thursday.

Blockades have been reported at numerous points along the Aalo-Pangin Road in West Siang district, PWD (Highway) Assistant Engineer Gemar Padu said.

Roads have also been blocked at four places near Lokpeng in Siang district, he said.

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"The department has engaged men and machinery to clear the debris," Padu said.

The Pangin-Pasighat road has been hit by landslides, too, resulting in blockades, officials said.

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Disruptions have also been reported on the Pasighat-Mebo-Bomjir-Dambuk road near Sissar, they added.

The northeastern state has been receiving heavy rainfall in many places since the last few days.

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