East Siang, July 10 -- Traces of destruction remain visible in Ledum village of Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district nearly two weeks after severe floods triggered by the simultaneous swelling of the Sileng and Kileng rivers, while affected residents continue to seek compensation, rehabilitation, and restoration of their livelihoods.

The floods on June 28 submerged villages, damaged houses, buried agricultural land under sand and debris, swept away livestock and caused extensive losses to the fisheries sector as ponds were filled with silt and debris.

Local MLA Ninong Ering also met affected families and assured them that government compensation would be provided and efforts would be made for their rehabilitation.

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