Shivraj Chouhan, Kiren Rijiju visit flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh, assure Centre's assistance
Keyi Panyor, June 30
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday visited flood-hit areas in Keyi Panyor in Arunachal Pradesh and met with the affected people. The Centre has assured joint efforts alongside the state government to provide possible assistance.
Arunachal Pradesh witnessed heavy rainfall, cloudbursts and flash floods, particularly in Keyi Panyor district, where multiple casualties have been reported.
In an X post, Shivraj Chouhan said that a detailed assessment of the damage will be conducted and assured no shortcomings in relief and rehabilitation efforts.
He wrote, "Today, I visited the flood-affected areas in the Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh along with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju ji and Chief Minister Pema Khandu ji, and met with the affected people to offer them courage and share in their sorrow. Due to heavy rainfall and landslides, roads, bridges, houses, and crops have been severely impacted. Following the directions of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the central and state governments will jointly provide all possible assistance. A detailed assessment of the damage will be conducted, and no shortcomings will be allowed in relief and rehabilitation efforts."
"In this hour of crisis, the entire country stands with Arunachal Pradesh. Our priority is to ensure that aid reaches every affected individual. The central and state governments will spare no effort in providing relief, rehabilitation, and rebuilding the damaged infrastructure," the post read.
CM Pema Khandu said that the visit of the Union Ministers reflected the Centre's support to the state in challenging times.
The Chief Minister posted on X, "To strengthen relief and rehabilitation efforts, and post-flood restoration efforts, visited the flood-affected areas of Hoj and Potin in Keyi Panyor district along with Hon'ble Union Ministers Shivraj Chouhan Ji and Kiren Rijiju Ji. The joint visit reflects the Government of India's continued support to Arunachal Pradesh during this challenging time."
"We interacted with affected families, reviewed the situation on the ground, and assessed the extent of the damage," he added.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh from June 30 to July 3.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see Union Ministers visiting, but let's not forget - the real test is in execution. Last year's floods in Assam saw delays in compensation. Hope this time, the money reaches the families of the deceased without bureaucratic hurdles. 🙏
As someone from the Northeast, I appreciate the Centre's quick response. But we need long-term solutions - better drainage, weather forecasting systems, and climate-resilient infrastructure. One visit won't solve everything, but it's a start. 👍
Heartbreaking to see the damage in Arunachal. 😢 The cloudbursts are becoming more frequent due to climate change. While I appreciate the assurance, I hope the PM's "Sabka Sath" policy means special attention to remote districts like Keyi Panyor.
Great to see Kiren Rijiju and Shivraj ji on the ground. But I wish we had this urgency during other disasters too. The Northeast always seems to be an afterthought in Delhi. Let's hope this time is different. 🤞
The landslides and bridge collapses are a major concern. Hope the central government releases funds quickly for rebuilding roads and restoring connectivity. Many villages are cut off now - immediate relief is critical. 🙏
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