Arunachal Pradesh: Keyi Panyor administration constitutes panel to assess flash flood damage
Keyi Panyor, June 28
The District Administration of Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor on Sunday constituted a Verification Committee to assess damage to residential houses and other properties caused by the recent flash floods in Possa village.
According to an order issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Keyi Panyor District, the committee has been formed with immediate effect and will be chaired by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Yachuli.
Other members include the Circle Officer (CO), Yazali, Executive Engineers of the Water Resources Department (WRD) and Urban Development (UD), the District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO), and the Head of the concerned village/Head of Project (HoP), NEEPCO.
The committee has been directed to undertake field verification on June 29 and submit a detailed verification report, along with its recommendations, to the Deputy Commissioner immediately.
The cloudburst at Poosa in the Keyi Panyor district triggered flash floods and massive landslides, causing extensive damage, including the destruction of 18 residential quarters of the NEEPCO colony. The incident claimed three lives, while search operations had been underway for the missing persons.
The aftermath of the disaster has severely disrupted connectivity, with seven districts in the state, including areas near the Indo-China border, remaining inaccessible from multiple routes.
Authorities said the Kimin-Potin road has once again been blocked following heavy rainfall, further complicating transportation in the region.
The Hoj-Potin Road (NH-13/NH-713A), a crucial highway connecting central and upper Arunachal Pradesh, remains completely closed due to massive mudslides, flash floods and severe road washouts caused by incessant monsoon rains.
The closure has snapped road connectivity to Keyi Panyor, Lower Subansiri, Kurung Kumey, Kra Daadi, Kamle, Upper Subansiri and other adjoining areas, affecting the movement of people and essential supplies.
The local administration has issued an advisory urging commuters to avoid all non-essential travel along the Hoj-Potin stretch, citing unstable terrain and the risk of fresh landslides.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is heartbreaking. Three lives lost, 18 quarters destroyed, and entire districts cut off? Our infrastructure in the Northeast is so fragile. I hope the verification committee submits a strong report quickly. More than assessment, they need to plan for long-term disaster resilience, especially near the Indo-China border.
The cloudburst and flash floods are nature's fury, but the lack of preparedness is alarming. Seven districts inaccessible? This is a major connectivity failure. Roads like NH-713A are lifelines—why are they so prone to washouts? We need better engineering and early warning systems in these hilly terrains.
My thoughts go out to the families who lost their loved ones. 🙏 The committee includes ADC, CO, and DDMO—good to see local bodies involved. But actions need to match words. The administration must also prioritize restoring roads like Kimin-Potin and Hoj-Potin immediately. Essential supplies shouldn't get stuck.
Respectful criticism—these committees form every time there's a disaster, but we rarely see systemic changes. The NEEPCO colony destruction is a wake-up call. Our border districts need better disaster management plans, not just reports. The cloudburst is climate change knocking hard.
Devastating news from Arunachal. The loss of connectivity to seven districts is a huge humanitarian concern. I hope the Indian Army or NDRF steps in to help with rescue and relief. The people of Keyi Panyor deserve rapid support, especially those still missing.
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