Arunachal Pradesh Landslide: Massive landslide hits Arunachal; disrupts road connectivity linking to China

Arunachal Pradesh Landslide: A massive landslide hits Arunachal Pradesh, causing extensive damage to a major highway in Arunachal Pradesh and disrupting road connectivity with Dibang Valley, a district bordering China. 

The significant landslide occurred between Hunli and Anini on National Highway-33 due to heavy rainfall over the past few days. 

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has initiated efforts to repair the damaged sections of the highway. 

Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to his X handle and wrote, “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.”

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.@PMOIndia https://t.co/xwiOu7yrJB

— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (Modi Ka Parivar) (@PemaKhanduBJP) April 25, 2024

NH-33 is crucial for the residents of the district as well as for military operations, serving as a vital lifeline.

More details awaited.