TAWANG, 16 Sep: The Tawang district administration has issued a fresh advisory amid increased risk of landslides, mudslides and blockage of natural water courses in view of the continuous rainfall across the district over the past several days.
Residents, particularly those living along streams, nallahs, low-lying and landslide-prone areas, have been advised to remain extremely vigilant and avoid unnecessary movement near vulnerable slopes and watercourses.
The administration further appealed to the public not to ignore official advisories or take unnecessary risks while crossing swollen streams, landslide zones or unstable stretches of road.
"Any unusual blockage of watercourses, sudden rise or fall in water level, movement of debris or signs of slope instability should immediately be brought to the notice of the local administration," the advisory said and urged the public cooperate with the district administration and disaster management authorities.
As part of precautionary measures, assistant commissioner Tenzin Jambey, along with district disaster management officer Genden Tsomu and representatives of the Tawang Brigade of the Indian Army, conducted a survey of the Mhenkhar and Bhuip areas towards PTSO, where large-scale landslide activity has been observed.
During the survey, the team observed continued movement of mud and debris in the affected areas with the possibility that the moving debris may obstruct or block natural watercourses, leading to sudden accumulation of water and posing a serious threat to downstream areas in the event of a breach or further slope failure.
Kyidphel assistant commissioner Sange Norbu has been continuously alerting villagers and disseminating precautionary information through social media platforms to ensure timely communication at the grassroots level.
The district administration has been issuing repeated advisories, urging villagers and residents living near streams, nallahs and other vulnerable locations to remain vigilant in view of the potential danger of a major mudslide along the downstream areas of Bomdir Nallah. (DIPRO)
