Arunachal Pradesh continues to battle severe monsoon-related disruptions after a second cloudburst within a week triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and road damage across several districts. Authorities have urged residents and travellers to avoid non-essential journeys as heavy rain continues to lash the state.
The latest spell of extreme weather has hit the districts of East Siang and Leparada particularly hard, where overflowing streams and landslides have cut off several important roads. According to district officials, many key transport routes remain blocked due to mudslides, debris, and damaged bridges, making travel difficult and delaying restoration work.
Emergency teams have managed to clear a few stretches of road, but several major routes connecting towns and villages are still inaccessible. Officials said continuous rainfall has slowed down repair operations despite the deployment of heavy machinery to remove debris and restore connectivity.
One of the worst-affected areas is the Pasighat-Runne-Takilalug Road, where part of the Letong Bridge was washed away by strong floodwaters, disrupting access to nearby regions. The Pasighat-Yagrung-Ledum-Tene Road has also been closed until further notice because of extensive damage caused by landslides and flooding.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Arunachal Pradesh could receive more than 200 mm of rainfall over a short period, increasing the risk of additional landslides, flash floods, and road collapses. Weather officials have advised people living in vulnerable areas to remain alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
A travel advisory issued by the Pasighat Highway Division has also cautioned commuters about dangerous conditions along National Highway 13, particularly between Rengging and Yembung, where rockfalls and unstable slopes continue to pose a serious threat. Travellers have been advised to postpone unnecessary trips, drive only during daylight hours if travel is unavoidable, and avoid stopping vehicles near landslide-prone stretches.
The repeated cloudbursts and relentless rainfall have highlighted the vulnerability of the region during the monsoon season. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have appealed to the public to stay away from swollen rivers, unstable hillsides, and other high-risk locations until weather conditions improve.
Rescue and road restoration efforts are continuing, but officials say further rainfall could complicate operations in the coming days. Residents are being encouraged to keep track of official weather bulletins and district advisories before planning any travel.
