Weather Alert: Arunachal’s Changlang Braces for Extreme Rainfall Today; Authorities Issue Public Advisory

Weather Alert Arunachal: A DEOC has been set up in Changlang to function round-the-clock during the emergency period.

The Meteorological Centre Itanagar has issued a district-wise rainfall warning, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall in Changlang district today. In light of this, a special advisory has been issued to safeguard the lives and property of the general public.

Residents have been urged to avoid vulnerable areas such as landslide zones, flood-prone regions, nallahs, and sinking zones.

• Activities like fishing, boating, and bathing in rivers or water tanks should be should be strictly avoided, the advisory said.

• People have also been advised to stay away from large trees and heavy structures during high winds.
• Quarrying or extraction of sand, boulders, and minerals from sensitive zones must be avoided.
• Outdoor activities during intense rainfall and high-speed winds should be restricted.
• Those residing near rivers, landslide-prone areas, and low-lying zones must remain highly alert and take all necessary precautions.

A District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) has been set up in Changlang to function round-the-clock during the emergency period. In case of any emergencies, the public is requested to contact the following:

Emergency Contact Numbers:
District Disaster Helpline: 1077
Ambulance Services: 108
Fire Services: 112 / 6909998148
Police Helpline: 101 / 8798449772
DEOC: 9485236971
Power Supply Emergency: 8798449592
PHED Changlang: 7250880891

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