Itanagar, The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh remained unchanged on Wednesday as major rivers continued to rise above the danger mark, officials said.
Four districts - Namsai, Lohit, Changlang and East Siang - bore the brunt of severe flooding, while other districts witnessed landslides following incessant rains in recent days, they added.
In Papum Pare district, a downpour in Sagalee led to the release of a significant volume of water from the Pare Hydroelectric Project (PHEP).
The district administration has warned people to stay away from water bodies. Taba Gagung Tebw, deputy director general (technical) of PHEP, urged downstream residents to remain alert and avoid river banks for fishing in the coming days.
In Bordumsa under Changlang district, the overflowing Burha Dehing river flooded Bijoypur, Makantong and Wagun-III and IV areas, causing damage to bridges, culverts, crops and livestock.
A high flood alert has been issued for Namsai district and Wakro circle in Lohit district, where water levels have exceeded danger levels, officials said.
Sources in the state water resources department reported that 34 villages in Namsai and Wakro have been affected by the floods so far.
According to official reports, five villages in Lohit district, 11 in the state capital, 16 in Changlang district and four in West Kameng district were also affected.
The continuous rains and subsequent flooding and landslides have affected a total of 61,948 people across the state. About 300 people have been evacuated to relief camps in the state capital's Changlang and Namsai districts, officials said.
The calamity has also affected 143.58 hectares of agricultural and horticultural lands in the state.
Meanwhile, a major water supply line feeding Itanagar Municipality was disrupted between Zoo Road and Ganga Lake due to landslides, affecting water supply to areas like Sector C, ESS, Gandhi Market and others.
Restoration efforts are underway and officials estimate it will take about a week to fully restore supply.
Meanwhile, the PHE department has deployed water tankers to ensure an adequate supply of water where needed.
Four districts - Namsai, Lohit, Changlang and East Siang - bore the brunt of severe flooding, while other districts witnessed landslides following incessant rains in recent days, they added.
In Papum Pare district, a downpour in Sagalee led to the release of a significant volume of water from the Pare Hydroelectric Project (PHEP).
The district administration has warned people to stay away from water bodies. Taba Gagung Tebw, deputy director general (technical) of PHEP, urged downstream residents to remain alert and avoid river banks for fishing in the coming days.
In Bordumsa under Changlang district, the overflowing Burha Dehing river flooded Bijoypur, Makantong and Wagun-III and IV areas, causing damage to bridges, culverts, crops and livestock.
A high flood alert has been issued for Namsai district and Wakro circle in Lohit district, where water levels have exceeded danger levels, officials said.
Sources in the state water resources department reported that 34 villages in Namsai and Wakro have been affected by the floods so far.
According to official reports, five villages in Lohit district, 11 in the state capital, 16 in Changlang district and four in West Kameng district were also affected.
The continuous rains and subsequent flooding and landslides have affected a total of 61,948 people across the state. About 300 people have been evacuated to relief camps in the state capital's Changlang and Namsai districts, officials said.
The calamity has also affected 143.58 hectares of agricultural and horticultural lands in the state.
Meanwhile, a major water supply line feeding Itanagar Municipality was disrupted between Zoo Road and Ganga Lake due to landslides, affecting water supply to areas like Sector C, ESS, Gandhi Market and others.
Restoration efforts are underway and officials estimate it will take about a week to fully restore supply.
Meanwhile, the PHE department has deployed water tankers to ensure an adequate supply of water where needed.
