A massive landslide hit Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, washing away a portion of a highway that connected with China's border. It is also the only route that linked Dibhang Valley district with the rest of India.
According to the initial information, damage to the road along the Roing Anini Highway between Hunli and Anini is widespread, India Today has learnt.
"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," he tweeted.
The incident happened due to incessant rain. In a notice to residents of Dibhang Valley, the district administration said that the restoration work on the Roing Anini highway would take "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.
Source: India Today