23
Jul
Residents of Namsing and Mer villages in East Siang district have voiced strong dissatisfaction over the government’s alleged failure to implement effective anti-erosion measures against the Siang river’s destruction. According to Mebo-II ZPM Gumin Tayeng, more than 50 hectares of fertile farmland have been lost to river erosion since last year—around 20 hectares in Namsing and 30 hectares in Mer village. Tayeng stated that farmers are left helpless as erosion continues unchecked, with no substantial response from the authorities. Reports highlight that erosion in Mer village’s lower Mebo (Monggu Banggo) area has become increasingly severe. Floodwaters have also damaged standing…
