1. Arunachal’s DC Shweta Mehta inspected NH-415 amid continuous rainfall and landslide threats.
2. Immediate deployment of manpower and machinery was ordered.
3. The Highway Department was directed to remain prepared.
Itanagar, July 06: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Commissioner Shweta Nagarkoti Mehta conducted an inspection at National Highway 415 (NH-415) amid continuous rainfall and the threat of further landslides and mudslides. In response, manpower and machinery were immediately deployed.
The Highway Department has been instructed to have personnel and equipment on standby at all times. During her visit to Karsingsa Block, where a massive landslide had occurred, Mehta issued a traffic advisory for road closure and redirected traffic through an alternative route via Gumto.
Mehta also inspected the blocked section of 6 Kilo, where debris had accumulated, ensuring assistance in clearing it. The department was directed to immediately clear blockades in the Lekhi area.
The Deputy Commissioner visited the state highway through Ganga Lake to Batt village, where multiple landslides had occurred. The Public Works Department (PWD) is actively clearing debris and blockades, with traffic moving through the route.
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Mehta has directed the PWD to continue monitoring and maintaining clearance operations, keeping machinery stationed on-site.
An alternate water supply pipeline installation to Itanagar township is ongoing through the same route, along with road maintenance. The DC also inspected the alternate PMGSY road through Ganga Batt, assessed its condition, and directed necessary maintenance.
Emphasizing that all stakeholders are diligently performing their duties, Mehta noted that the electrical department is on the ground, carrying out restoration work.
She requested all residents to exercise caution while traveling through these roads and to avoid unnecessary travel.
