New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): In response to the relentless rains battering Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Eastern Bhutan, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has mobilized emergency operations to counter landslides, road blockages, and communication breakdowns across the region. The Defence Ministry confirmed that BRO teams are working tirelessly in extreme terrain to restore vital connectivity and support affected communities.
According to the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, the BRO has undertaken widespread debris clearance in Mizoram, while in Sikkim, road access is being swiftly restored. In Arunachal Pradesh’s Kurung Kumey district, the strategically important Koloriang-Lee-Sarli-Huri route has been kept operational thanks to prompt intervention by BRO personnel.
Additionally, in neighboring Bhutan, where a major landslide hit the Darranga-Trashigang Highway on May 30, BRO teams quickly reopened the critical road link, reinforcing India’s commitment to regional cooperation and support.
Sharing an update on X, the Ministry of Defence stated, “Incessant rains across Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Eastern Bhutan have triggered landslides, road blockages, and communication blackouts. BRO India has responded with unmatched urgency—clearing debris in Mizoram, restoring access in Sikkim, keeping the Koloriang-Lee-Sarli-Huri lifeline operational in Arunachal’s Kurung Kumey, and swiftly reopening the Darranga-Trashigang Highway in Bhutan.”
“Working around the clock in hostile terrain, BRO continues to ensure connectivity, relief, and critical support—a testament to resilience and India’s enduring regional partnership,” the post added.
Meanwhile, in Mizoram, the state government has issued an advisory asking all dignitaries and officials to defer planned visits until June 13 due to severe weather conditions. The advisory follows several days of heavy rainfall that have caused landslides, flash floods, rockfalls, and significant disruption to public life.
A circular from the General Administration Department, issued on June 2, warned of widespread impact across multiple districts, including loss of life. It also noted that District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), led by Deputy Commissioners, are fully engaged in emergency relief and rehabilitation, leaving limited capacity to accommodate official visits or provide necessary security arrangements.
The Indian Meteorological Department’s regional center in Guwahati has forecast continued heavy rainfall in the coming days, prompting the Mizoram administration to take proactive safety measures.
In Tripura, where the heavy downpour has also taken a toll, schools in the capital Agartala have been converted into emergency relief camps. Ambedkar School is currently sheltering 130 families, totaling 464 individuals, while Vivekananda School is hosting 220 displaced persons.
Authorities have ensured that all essential services are being delivered, including food, clean drinking water, and healthcare. Special provisions are being made for children’s nutrition, and medical teams are attending to the elderly and those with medical needs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday to assess the situation in the flood-affected northeastern region. The Prime Minister assured the leaders of full central support for ongoing relief and recovery operations. (ANI)
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