Floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh leave 1,03,860 stranded, 7 dead
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Heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh caused severe floods and landslides, stranding over 1 lakh people and highlighting the vulnerability of Himalayan infrastructure to extreme weather.
Background
Floods and landslides occurred in East Kameng, Upper Subansiri, Upper Siang, Kamle, and Kra Daadi districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The disaster resulted in 7 deaths, 29 injuries, and significant damage to roads, bridges, and irrigation projects.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceArunachal Pradesh: A state in Northeast India prone to landslides and flash floods due to its Himalayan terrain.
- BodyIMD: India Meteorological Department, the national agency responsible for forecasting rainfall and extreme weather events.
- FactOver 1,03,860 people were reported stranded due to the floods and landslides in the affected districts.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in disaster-resilient infrastructure development in the Himalayan region amidst increasing frequency of extreme weather events.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geological vulnerability: High seismic activity and fragile lithology increasing landslide frequency in the Eastern Himalayas.
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Difficulty in maintaining perennial connectivity and irrigation projects in high-altitude, landslide-prone zones.
- Early warning gap: Need for localized, high-resolution weather forecasting to mitigate flash flood risks in remote districts.
Keywords: Climate Resilience · Disaster Management · Himalayan Ecology · Infrastructure Vulnerability · Early Warning Systems
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