Northeast Desk, 4th July: The towns of Hawaii, Walong, and Kibitho near the Indo-China border have been completely isolated from the rest of India due to severe infrastructural damage caused by erosion and landslides.
Major connectivity issues have emerged in the area, with Hawaii and Walong disconnected from main routes due to erosion in the Samdul area. Efforts to clear these blockages are anticipated to take about a week. The route from Hayuliang to Hawaii remains operational but with minor landslides, whereas the route from Tezu to Hayuliang has suffered significant damage, with approximately 250 meters of the road washed away at the Mompani area. Currently, commuters are trekking for an hour and a half through rough and muddy terrain to cross this block point.
Restoration efforts are being delayed due to land compensation disputes with landowners. Additionally, the BIPL company is undertaking a double-lane widening project from Tidding to Hayuliang. Airtel network services have been disrupted due to damage to the OFC cable at multiple locations, resulting in a four-day internet blackout in Hawaii.
Honorable Minister Smt. Dasanglu Pul has been stranded in Anjaw for seven days due to these disruptions. The BRO road from Parashuram Kund to Tidding has been heavily affected, with significant damage to RCC bridges and extensive erosion. Traffic is being rerouted through the longer Udayak Road. A meeting convened by the District Commissioner is scheduled for July 5 in Hawaii, with Minister and local MLA Dasanglu Pul expected to attend to address these issues.
Citizens are demanding helicopter services to Hayuliang and Hawaii on a daily basis until the roads are restored. The power supply in the district is severely affected due to the washout of poles along the 33KV line from Tezu to Hayuliang.
Furthermore, essential commodities such as ration, fuel (petrol and diesel), gas cylinders, and medicines are running out of stock, exacerbating the crisis. Restoration work is expected to take at least a month due to the extensive damage and the complexities involved.
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