PASIGHAT, Jul 9: Following heavy rainfall and the rivers and streams of East Siang in rising trend and spate and surface communication affected and various areas inundated in the Pasighat township and various parts of the district, DC East Siang, Dr. Kinny Singh has activated its Incident Response Team and directed the Incident Response Team, DDMO, East Siang, SDRF and all Incident Commanders of the district to remain in readiness and active.
Two persons were also rescued today who were stranded in the flash flood of Sibo Korong river, by the rapid response team under the supervision of SP, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Dy. SP T. Tatak and OC PS,Pasighat by APP Jawans and Fire and emergency services personnel after assiduous efforts. Local MLA,Kaling Moyong and DC, Dr. Kinny Singh also the applauded the efforts of the Rescue team. Pasighat Sadar, Mebo and Namsing circles have been most affected. Many villages have also been severely affected by the floods.
The East Siang DC has also cautioned the general public to refrain from venturing into River Siang, Sibokorong , rivers and streams , for fishing, swimming ,any activity to  avoid any eventualities. The District Administration advised the general public, particularly those living in low lying areas nearby River Siang to remain alert. Also, the people living in Sibo-Siang Colony are advised to be more cautious and alert.
The DC also directed the five member Urban Flood Management cell to take immediate measures for urban flood management & mitigation.
In view of landslide blockades at stretches of  Pasighat –Bomjir ( NH-52) at NH-52 near Bridge approach at Sisseri Bridge and at Km 599+550 between Mebo and Bomjir end of Road Project, the  East Siang District Administration has issued  a Travel Advisory , urging people to avoid travelling completely through these routes especially during night hours for 3-4 days.
The DC has directed EE (Highways), PWD, Pasighat and GM, NHIDCL to keep men and machineries 24X 7 at both points until full restoration of the said routes. DIPRO

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Kenter Joya Riba

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