Itanagar, May 27: A major landslide caused by continuous heavy rainfall has blocked the Potin–Ziro section of National Highway 13 in Arunachal Pradesh, severely affecting road connectivity to Ziro, the headquarters of Lower Subansiri district.
According to reports, a large volume of debris from the landslide has covered the highway, making the route inaccessible for vehicular traffic. The affected stretch serves as an important link to Ziro through Potin in Papum Pare district and also connects through Yazali in Keyi Panyor district.
Officials stated that persistent rainfall across the region has created difficulties in carrying out immediate restoration work. Due to adverse weather conditions and the extent of debris deposited on the road, authorities estimate that clearing and restoration efforts could take between two and three days.
Authorities have urged commuters to avoid the affected highway section and use the alternate route through Kimin via Assam for travel to Itanagar and other destinations.
The highway blockage has caused significant disruption to traffic movement in the region, leaving travellers facing delays and transportation difficulties following the closure of the route.
