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Massive landslide hits Arunachal Pradesh highway near Dibang Valley

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu said that instructions have been given for the restoration of connectivity at the “earliest.”.

Thursday saw a significant landslide along the Arunachal Pradesh highway between Hunli and Anini, resulting in a large break in the pavement and obstructing the path that connected.

In response to the landslide catastrophe, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to X (previously X) and announced that directives have been provided for the restoration of connectivity as soon as possible.

“I was shocked to hear of the difficulties travelers face as a result of the significant damage to the roadway between Hunli and Anini. Since this road links Dibang Valley with the rest of the Philippines, instructions have been sent to restore connectivity as soon as possible,” he said on X.

A broad, deep cut in the road with a constant stream of rainwater was visible in a video that went viral online.

The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reports that on April 20, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 shook the West Kameng region of Arunachal Pradesh. The epicentre was located five kilometers below sea level at latitude 27.39 and longitude 92.68.

In what ways does Dibang Valley inform us?
With the lowest population density in India, Dibang Valley is the largest district in Arunachal Pradesh. To the northwest, north, and east, it borders Tibet and China; to the south and southwest, it borders Upper Siang District and Lower Dibang Valley.

The area, which has a moderate climate, is filled with lush mountains, copious amounts of rainfall, tumbling rivers, striking waterfalls, and a diverse array of fauna.

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