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Landslides Hit Water Supply in Tawang, Taps Go Dry; Restoration Likely in 3 Days

First Published: 7th September, 2024 20:40 IST

The drinking water supply to Tawang township and surrounding areas, including Lemberdung, Changprong, Nyukmadung, and others, has been disrupted due to significant damage to the drop inlet headwork, located approximately

The drinking water supply to Tawang township and surrounding areas, including Lemberdung, Changprong, Nyukmadung, and others, has been disrupted due to significant damage to the drop inlet headwork, located approximately two kilometers ahead of Bramadungchung Ani Gonpa because of landslides. The restoration work is expected to take 2-3 days, officials said.

According to Assistant Engineer Doge Kamduk from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), the damage was caused by severe land erosion early this morning between 4-5 AM following continuous heavy rainfall the previous evening.

The erosion, which occurred near the concrete vertical bund at P T Tso washed away critical infrastructure, including the drop inlet and diversion structure responsible for the water supply to Tawang township and its neighbouring areas. The Teli Field Hospital was also affected by this disruption.

Deputy Commissioner in-charge Sang Khandu, along with District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) Genden Tsomu, Assistant Engineer PHED Doge Kamduk, and DIPRO Tawang, visited the damaged sites.

PHED requested assistance, and approximately 30 volunteers from the three local markets joined PHED workers to help with the restoration efforts.

Meanwhile, at the request of in-charge DC Sang Khandu, water tankers from the Tawang Fire Brigade have been deployed to provide water to residents in various colonies.

Also Read: Arunachal CM lauds BRO for rescuing 70 stranded tourists in Tawang braving freezing cold and heavy snowfall

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