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APCC urges stronger disaster response amid monsoon mayhem in Arunachal

Itanagar, June 3 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has expressed profound grief over the loss of lives and the widespread destruction caused by incessant rain-triggered landslides and flash floods across the state.
According to the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), Department of Disaster Management, so far 12 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents across the state, including seven people in East Kameng when their vehicle was swept away at the Bana-Seppa stretch of NH-13 by a massive landslide, plunging it into a deep gorge.
Over 156 villages have been affected by nature's wrath, with significant damage to homes, roads, power lines, and essential infrastructure, leaving more than 10,000 people affected and many areas cut off.
APCC President and former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and called for swift and decisive measures.
He urged the state government to declare the worst-affected regions as disaster-hit zones, ensure transparent and immediate distribution of Rs 4 lakh ex gratia to families of the deceased, and expedite relief and rehabilitation efforts. He emphasized the need for the restoration of road connectivity and electricity, especially in remote and isolated regions.
While appreciating the ongoing rescue and relief efforts by the district administrations and disaster management teams, Tuki stressed the need to strengthen preparedness, citing the unpredictability of the monsoon over the next few months. He urged adequate stocks of essentials, including food, water, medicine, and fuel, and enhanced outreach to inaccessible villages.
Highlighting the ‘limitations’ exposed by this disaster, the former CM demanded the implementation of a robust Early Warning System (EWS) with real-time monitoring tools such as river and landslide sensors, particularly on the Sigin River and NH-13.
He also urged authorities to adopt multi-channel alert systems and involve tribal volunteers in last-mile communication, especially in sensitive districts like Kurung Kumey and West Kameng.
Appealing to the public to stay vigilant and heed IMD (India Meteorological Dept) warnings, the APCC chief called upon all Congress leaders, workers, and affiliated organisations including Youth Congress, Mahila Congress, NSUI, and Seva Dal, to mobilize on the ground, assist in relief operations, and coordinate with local authorities to reach the most affected.
“Let us rise to this moment with unity, compassion, and a shared sense of duty,” said Tuki, asserting that the Congress Party stands in full solidarity with the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
He also announced that Congress leaders will soon visit affected districts to ensure aid delivery and demand transparency from the authorities in relief distribution.
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