Flash floods triggered by downpour wreak havoc in Arunachal's Upper Subansiri

Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have caused widespread destruction in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, washing away bridges and damaging homes and agricultural fields.

Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, washing away crucial bridges, damaging houses, and disrupting connectivity in several villages, officials said on Friday.

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued an advisory, urging people to refrain from venturing into rivers for fishing and other activities amid forecasts for more downpour.

Among the bridges washed away were the RCC bridge at Nyo Koro near Ningping village and another connecting Longte village with the Giba headquarters, the officials said.

In Ningping village, seven kutcha houses suffered extensive damage due to the flash floods, while agricultural fields, livestock, and other properties were also reportedly destroyed in the deluge, they said.

The district administration is closely monitoring the evolving situation, while a detailed assessment of damages is currently underway, they said.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Centre here forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday in parts of Upper Subansiri, Kamle, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Lower Subansiri, Siang belt and adjoining districts.

Extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas is also likely on Sunday, it said.

''Similar weather conditions are expected to continue till Tuesday,'' an official said.