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Question 1

When did the Dibang Valley landslide occur?

Accepted Answer

The major landslide on NH-313 in Dibang Valley occurred on June 24, 2024, following a week of heavy monsoon rainfall.

Question 2

Why is NH-313 strategically important?

Accepted Answer

NH-313 (Hunli-Anini Road) is the sole motorable lifeline connecting Dibang Valley district headquarters Anini and forward military posts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Question 3

What are the long-term solutions to prevent such disruptions?

Accepted Answer

Long-term solutions include constructing tunnels and viaducts to bypass unstable slopes, deploying real-time sensor-based early warning systems, building redundant highway alignments like the Frontier Highway, and upgrading advanced landing grounds for all-weather air connectivity.

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Dibang Valley Landslide: Highway Collapse Disrupts China Border Connectivity