Khandu calls for speedy restoration in meeting to assess rain damage

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Thursday convened a meeting with senior govt officials to assess the overall damage caused by rain-triggered floods and landslides and plan immediate restoration measures amid disruptions in road connectivity.
Khandu stressed the critical importance of quickly restoring road connectivity, especially in the flood-affected districts.“Early restoration of roads snapped due to floods and landslides is crucial to ensuring access to essential services and aid,” he said.
To expedite the restoration process, the CM allocated special funds specifically for the repair of the vital road link from Parsi-Parlo to Koloriang, which includes the bridge over the Kumey river. “The restoration plan must be prepared and implemented without delay. Immediate restoration work should begin in the Kurung Kumey region and other flood-affected districts cut off due to the incessant rains,” Khandu said.
Furthermore, the CM instructed the relevant departments to prioritise the timely delivery of essential medicines and food supplies to the affected areas, ensuring that the basic needs of the people are met during this challenging time.