Flash Flood Ravages Parsi-Parlo, Washes Away Bridges and Cuts Off Villages

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PARSI - PARLO, July 13: 

A devastating flash flood triggered by incessant heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across the Parsi-Parlo region of Kurung Kumey district on Monday, washing away bridges, damaging public infrastructure, destroying homes and isolating several villages.

Among the worst-hit infrastructure was the 66-metre hanging bridge connecting Damin and Huri, which was completely washed away, leaving Huri village cut off from the rest of the district. 

The district administration is coordinating with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to restore the bridge, a process expected to take approximately two weeks.

The floodwaters also swept away the Luksang Valley Bridge and the recently inaugurated Hutar Valley Bridge under the BRO. 

In addition, several Wire Rope Suspension Bridges across the Kumey and Tamin rivers were either damaged or washed away, severely disrupting connectivity to villages including Machang, Ruba, Katuk, Pagam, Pachik, Chote, Lania, Mangio, Dalang, Pachang, Nyokuriang, Pado, Yaluha, Seriang and Tawariang.

In Parsi-Parlo, more than 10 households were affected as floodwaters and mud engulfed residential areas. 

An Anganwadi Centre was completely destroyed, while an inspection bungalow, a rice mill, churches, prayer houses and several other public facilities sustained extensive damage. Agricultural fields and livestock also suffered significant losses.

Floodwaters submerged the Baptist Church, St. Thomas School and a transit camp, damaging furniture, educational materials and other essential belongings. 

Roads across the area remain covered with mud and debris, hampering movement and relief efforts as residents continue clearing the affected areas.

In view of the worsening situation, the Kurung Kumey Police have issued a public advisory urging residents to remain vigilant and avoid crossing flooded streams, damaged roads and other vulnerable locations. 

The police have also appealed to the public to refrain from travelling to the affected areas unless absolutely necessary, warning that continued rainfall could trigger further flooding and landslides.

A joint assessment team is scheduled to begin a detailed damage survey on Tuesday, while local Zila Parishad members have been directed to submit preliminary reports to facilitate relief and restoration measures.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates are awaited as the full extent of the damage continues to emerge.

Location: Parsi-Parlo H.Q. 791118

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