Medicine Team Forced to Halt on Koyu Road

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LOWER SIANG, July 3: 

A self-help medicine carrying team was forced to spend the night on the roadside after being unable to reach Koyu due to massive landslides, mudslides, and extensive road damage caused by recent heavy rainfall.

The team had travelled from Reme but could not cover the remaining 20 kilometres to Koyu as several sections of the road were either washed away or blocked by landslides. 

With no safe route available and restoration work yet to begin, the team had no option but to halt overnight on the road while carrying essential medicines meant for remote communities.

The incident highlights the worsening condition of road connectivity in the Koyu area, where continuous rainfall has severely affected transportation. The damaged roads have disrupted the movement of people, emergency services, and the delivery of essential supplies, leaving many villages difficult to access.

The disruption comes in the wake of the devastating flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the Upper Ramle Banggo area of Lower Siang district. The disaster caused widespread destruction, damaging residential houses, washing away paddy fields and standing crops, and severely affecting roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure.

Landslides and overflowing streams have further cut off road links, isolating several villages and making relief and rescue operations increasingly challenging. Residents continue to face immense hardship as access to healthcare, food supplies, and other basic necessities remains affected.

In response to the crisis, the Galo Artistes Forum (GAF) has launched a donation drive to support families affected by the flash floods. 

The Forum has appealed to the public to extend a helping hand by contributing generously, stating that collective support is crucial to help the affected families recover and rebuild their lives.

The situation has renewed calls for the authorities to expedite road restoration, clear landslide debris, and strengthen disaster response measures to ensure uninterrupted access to remote areas during the monsoon season.

Location: Koyu 791101

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