Deluge cuts off two dists in Arunachal Pradesh

ITANAGAR: Lohit district, which had witnessed unprecedented flood fury in July, is bearing the brunt of nature's wrath again with heavy downpour for the past four days affecting life and delinking the headquarters, Tezu, from the rest of the country.
The road between Tezu and Anjaw has been blocked at four locations again and restoration work was disrupted by the incessant rainfall.
The water level of all the major rivers - Lohit, Kamlang, Noa Dehing-and their tributaries, especially Tezu Nala, Tabang Nala, Sibiri and Denning Nala, are in full spate, an official release said, adding that the road communication between Tezu and Tinsukia via Parsuram Kund and Alubari ghat remained cut off since Tuesday.
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) reported landslides at three locations between Tohangam and the Brahmkund/Parsuram route. The overflowing waters of the Sibiri river has inundated many houses in Alubari area, including that of local MLA Chow Tewa Mein and Kids Foundation School, while the water of Dihing river is reportedly entering Dharampur area, overflowing the embankment.
Tezu and Namsai towns are also facing waterlogging and the situation is worsening in Sunpura circle with the water of Balijan river inundating many dwelling houses and the VKV there. The affected villagers and VKV students are being shifted to safer places.
Lohit deputy commissioner R K Sharma, who is also the chairman of the district disaster management authority (DDMA), has directed officers of all outpost administrative centres to remain vigilant and constantly monitor the flood situation.
The water resources department has been engaged to monitor the flood situation in and around the township. A few houses and the power house of Sunpura have reportedly been inundated by rainwater. Loss of livestock and crops are also reported.
Electricity and water supply have disrupted life in Tezu and its adjoining villages. The district administration and the DDMA are maintaining vigil.