1. Hawaii, Walong, and Kibitho are isolated by severe erosion and landslides near the Indo-China border.
2. Connectivity disrupted; Hawaii and Walong are inaccessible due to erosion in Samdul area.
3. Efforts underway to clear blockages, and restore connectivity are expected in about a week.
Itanagar, July 04: Several towns near the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, including Hawaii, Walong, and Kibitho, have been completely isolated due to severe infrastructural damage caused by erosion and landslides.
Connectivity issues are prevalent, with Hawaii and Walong cut off from main routes due to erosion in the Samdul area.
Clearing these blockages is anticipated to take about a week. The route from Hayuliang to Hawaii remains partially open, although travelers face challenges due to minor landslides.
In contrast, the Tezu to Hayuliang route has sustained substantial damage, with approximately 250 meters of road washed away at Mompani, forcing commuters to trek through rough terrain for one and a half hours to bypass the blockage.
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Efforts to restore connectivity are hindered by disputes over land compensation with local landowners.
Additionally, the BIPL company’s project to widen the double lane from Tidding to Hayuliang is ongoing. Aitel network services are disrupted due to damage to the OFC cable at multiple points, resulting in a four-day internet blackout in Hawaii.
The Honorable Minister Smt. Dasanglu Pul has been stranded in Anjaw for a week due to these disruptions.
The BRO road from Parashuram Kund to Tidding has suffered extensive damage, including to RCC bridges and severe erosion, leading to traffic diversion through the longer Udayak Road.
A meeting convened by the District Commissioner is scheduled for July 5th in Hawaii, where Minister and local MLA Dasanglu Pul is expected to address these pressing issues.
Residents are urging daily helicopter services to Hayuliang and Hawaii until road conditions improve. The power supply in the district is severely affected by the collapse of poles along the 33KV line from Tezu to Hayuliang.
Moreover, essential supplies such as ration, fuel, gas cylinders, and medicines are dwindling, exacerbating the crisis. Restoration efforts are estimated to take at least a month due to the extensive damage and the complex logistical challenges involved.
