Arunachal: Cloudburst in Anini; five soldiers missing
- Five people died and three remain missing following separate landslide and road accidents in Arunachal Pradesh, officials confirmed on Saturday. The incidents occurred across the state within 36 hours.
- Heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood in Dibang Valley on Friday evening, sweeping away two 5th Grenadier shelters and leaving five Army personnel missing. A major landslide at Keojaring-Byaching in Upper Subansiri killed four workers: Tadu Baki, Taji Rai, Markosh Basumatari, and Babul Ali.
- On Thursday, a commercial truck carrying 10 people plunged 300 feet into the Lohit River in Anjaw district. While six passengers were rescued, one woman died and three others remain missing.
- Search teams comprising the Army, National Disaster Response Force, and local volunteers have deployed to the sites. District officials requisitioned additional help, noting that "the SDRF has limited resources."
- Rescuers battle difficult terrain across the affected districts to recover the missing personnel. Authorities continue monitoring weather conditions, as heavy rainfall remains a significant risk factor for further landslides and flash floods.
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Four dead, five soldiers missing after landslide, flash flood in Arunachal
Five Army personnel are missing after a flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley, while four people died in a landslide in Upper Subansiri district. Both incidents occurred on Friday evening, triggering extensive search and rescue operations involving multiple agencies.
Arunachal: Cloudburst in Anini; five soldiers missing
Dibrugarh: A cloudburst in the Pashu Pani area of Anini in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday triggered a massive landslide, leaving several people, including Army personnel, affected in the area. According to a source, two soldiers were rescued following the incident, while five others remain missing. “Immediate rescue operations were carried out and two soldiers were […] The post Arunachal: Cloudburst in Anini; five soldiers missing appeared first on…
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The PrintFour dead, five Army personnel missing after landslide, flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, Aug 15: Five Army personnel went missing after a flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall washed away two shelters in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district, while four people died in a major landslide on a road construction site in Upper Subansiri district, officials said on Saturday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre here, both incidents occurred on Friday evening. The landslide occurred at the Keojaring-Byaching …
4 Dead, 5 Army Personnel Missing After Landslide, Flash Flood In Arunachal's Dibang Valley
Itanagar, Aug 15 (PTI) Five Army personnel went missing after a flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall washed away two shelters in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district, while four people died in a major landslide on a road construction site in Upper Subansiri district, officials said on Saturday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre here, both incidents occurred on Friday evening. The landslide occurred at the Keojaring-Byac…
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