Five Rescued After Mudslide in Lohitpur, Two Critical
TEZU, July 8:
A mudslide struck Lohitpur in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district on Wednesday morning, trapping five people beneath debris and triggering an immediate rescue operation by district authorities and emergency response teams.
According to official updates, all five trapped individuals were successfully rescued following a coordinated rescue effort.
Of the rescued victims, two are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving urgent medical treatment, while the remaining three are in stable condition.
The rescue operation was carried out by a joint team comprising the District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Superintendent of Police (SP), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Circle Officer (CO), and other district officials, who rushed to the site soon after the incident was reported.
Authorities have ensured that the injured were provided immediate medical attention, while officials continue to monitor the area and take necessary safety measures to prevent any further risk.
The exact cause of the mudslide is yet to be officially confirmed. Further details are awaited as authorities continue their assessment of the affected area.
The incident highlights the importance of swift emergency response during the monsoon season, when landslides and mudslides pose a significant threat in the hilly regions of Arunachal Pradesh.
