DEOMALI : Environment and Forest and Tirap, Changlang and Longding Affairs (DoTCL) Minister Wangki Lowang on Friday conducted an extensive inspection of roads and bridges damaged by recent flash floods in Deomali subdivision.

Accompanied by Deomali Additional Deputy Commissioner B. Tawsik, the minister visited several affected locations to assess the extent of damage caused by the floods, which have severely impacted road infrastructure, bridges and communication links across a number of villages and localities.

During the inspection, Lowang reviewed the ground situation with officials of the concerned departments and stressed the need for immediate restoration of connectivity and essential public services. He noted that the widespread damage had disrupted transportation and affected the daily lives of residents in the affected areas.

Directing the departments concerned to initiate urgent restoration measures, the minister emphasised coordinated efforts among all line departments to expedite repair works and restore normalcy at the earliest.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to public welfare, Lowang assured that all possible assistance would be extended to affected communities to mitigate hardships and strengthen infrastructure resilience against future natural calamities.

Meanwhile, the district administration and line departments have begun preliminary damage assessments and are working towards the early restoration of roads, bridges and other essential public infrastructure damaged by the flash floods.