Itanagar, July 9 -- Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak on Thursday appealed to the Central Government to provide a special package for relief, rehabilitation and restoration in the districts of Arunachal Pradesh severely affected by recent cloudbursts, landslides and flash floods.
Speaking to reporters after inspecting disaster-affected areas in Papum Pare district and sections of the Trans Arunachal Highway, Tagak said the state is passing through a difficult period, with several districts witnessing widespread damage due to the recent natural calamities.
He said six to seven people have lost their lives, while several others were injured and some remained missing. More than 95,000 people have reportedly been affected, with extensive damage caused...