Itanagar, Jun 25: State Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik has expressed deep grief over the loss of life caused by Wednesday's flash flood in Keyi Panyor district and conveyed his solidarity with the affected families.
The Governor also expressed concern for those who remain missing and prayed for their safe recovery. He wished a speedy and complete recovery to those injured in the disaster.
In view of the ongoing monsoon season, the Governor called for proactive measures and directed the district administration and all concerned departments to remain on high alert and strengthen disaster preparedness mechanisms.
He urged officials to identify vulnerable locations, closely monitor weather conditions, and ensure timely dissemination of advisories to residents living in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas.
The Governor further instructed the state machinery, disaster management authorities and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to work in close coordination to keep vital road communication networks open and free from landslide debris.
Maintaining uninterrupted connectivity, particularly in remote and border areas, is crucial for the movement of rescue teams, emergency services, essential supplies and for ensuring public convenience during the monsoon months, he said.
Reiterating the need for vigilance and preparedness, the Governor emphasized that coordinated efforts among all stakeholders are essential to minimize the impact of natural disasters and safeguard lives and property.
It may be mentioned here that five persons were reported missing in the aftermath of the disaster. During search operations on Wednesday, rescuers recovered the body of Nirmala Gupta (35), a teacher of VKV NEEPCO, Yazali, reducing the number of missing persons to four. The search and rescue operation for the remaining missing persons - Elesh Marak (13), Balari Marak (30), Tao Anjina (46), and Sourav Kumar - continues for the second day on Thursday. Seventeen persons were injured in the incident.