Incessant rain continues to affect normal life in Arunachal Pradesh. Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have blocked road communication to many interior places.

In the capital city Itanagar and Papum Pare District, the administration has declared the closure of schools for the next five days owing to non-stop heavy rainfall.

In the Lohit district, heavy rain has affected the main water supply connection to the connection, restoration of which is underway. The surging water of the Lohit River and its tributaries have flooded many low-lying areas. The administration has evacuated 52 people from various flood-affected areas in the district.

In the Namsai and Changlang districts, Assam Rifles has launched Operation Saviour to rescue stranded civilians and provide relief to the flood-devastated villages. Around 500 civilians have been rescued by the troops of Assam Rifles from far-flung villages in the Areas of Vijoypur, Dharampur, Mudoi, Shrishtipur, Hanthi Mara Beel & Chowkham.

In the Upper Siang District, a massive landslide blocked the Pasighat-Yingkiong road on June 30 last month. It is reported that the blockade is so massive that it will take more than 10 days for complete restoration depending on the weather conditions.