Landslips Sever Communication and Cause Devastation in Arunachal Pradesh:

Recent landslips triggered by heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh have severely disrupted surface communication to several districts, affecting over 72,900 people across 257 villages since April. The State Disaster Management Department reported a tragic incident in Shi-Yomi district where a person was buried due to landslips on July 5, adding to the toll of four fatalities from natural calamities. Vital routes like Tezu-Hayuliang and Dari-Chambang remain blocked, along with NH-513 in East Siang district, exacerbating transportation challenges. Infrastructure damage includes roads, bridges, power lines, and water supply systems, with on-going efforts to restore essential services amidst a heightened state of emergency.

Source:

1. Arunachal Pradesh: Landslips and floods disrupt communication, causing extensive damage to infrastructure - The Hindu
2. https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/flood-situation-remains-grim-in-arunachal-pradesh-over-60000-people-affected/articleshow/111451543.cms
3. https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/landslides-disrupt-surface-communication-to-several-arunachal-districts-124070800188_1.html

Civil Society Urges Reconsideration of Hydropower Expansion in Arunachal Pradesh:

Civil society groups, including Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum and Dibang Resistance, have called on the Union power ministry to reassess its strategy on increasing dam construction and hydropower capacity in Arunachal Pradesh. They voiced concerns over the environmental impact of the proposed 11,000 MW Upper Siang Multipurpose Storage project, citing potential adverse effects. Activist Ebo Mili's detention before a public meeting in Itanagar sparked controversy, with claims that it aimed to prevent protests against the project. The groups emphasized local opposition and the downstream impact on Assam, urging a halt to river exploitation for sustainable solutions.

Source:

1. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/activists-raise-concerns-over-major-dam-push-in-arunachal-pradesh-101720462820359.html