Papum Pare (Arunachal Pradesh): At least eight people including an 8-year-old baby were killed in multiple landslide incidents in the state on Friday.
The incidents took place in Tigdo village of Papum Pare district and Modirijo area following incessant rainfall in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also conveyed his condolences to the kin of those who lost their lives due to heavy rainfall and ensuing landslide in Arunachal Pradesh and added that assistance is being provided to all those in need.
"Saddened by the loss of lives due to heavy rains as well as landslides in Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected," he tweeted.
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Saddened by the loss of lives due to heavy rains as well as landslides in Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Saddened by the loss of lives due to heavy rains as well as landslides in Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2020Saddened by the loss of lives due to heavy rains as well as landslides in Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2020
Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Police and East Siang District Disaster Management Agency rescued a couple who was stranded at Sibo Korong river in Pasighat due to heavy flooding.
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Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu mourned the deaths and requested people to stay away at vulnerable locations.
He also announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 4 lakh each to next of kins of the deceased.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain in the next few days across the state. IMD has also issued a red category warning for entire northeast India from July 9 to July 11.
(With inputs from ANI)
