YINGKIONG, 15 Jul: Upper Siang deputy commissioner Talo Jerang directed all stakeholders to remain vigilant and maintain a high level of alertness throughout the ongoing monsoon season.

Jerang, who is also the Upper Siang DDMA chairman, at a monsoon preparedness review meeting here on Tuesday, emphasized the need for prompt response to emergencies, particularly road blockades at Dite Dime-Migging and along the Tuting-Palling-Yingkiong road, to ensure smooth traffic movement and uninterrupted supply of essential commodities.

He said that the road serves as a vital lifeline for the people residing in the Tuting sub-division and adjoining border areas, besides carrying immense strategic importance.

He instructed all departments concerned to work in close coordination to restore connectivity at the earliest whenever disruptions occur.

Heads of various line departments along with officials from Border Roads Organisation and representatives from road construction companies, briefed the participants on status of road connectivity, power and water supplies, and availability of essential commodities.

The Dite-Dime-Migging-Tuting road had remained closed for almost a month due to massive landslides at different locations causing immense problem to people living in Tuting sub-division.

The road was restored and made operational for traffic movement on 14 July.

Earlier, district disaster management officer Anie Yangfo stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among all departments to ensure effective disaster preparedness and timely response during the monsoon season.

The meeting witnessed a one-to-one interaction with all line departments to take stock of their preparedness and response mechanisms. DIPRO