Khandu Concern over Damage at Wakka due to Storm
Itanagar
Concerned over reported wind storm that caused huge damage at Wakka Circle headquarter on Friday, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has directed DC Longding to constitute spot verification board to assess losses and submit its report to the government urgently.
Reportedly, Wakka Circle Office building was badly damaged while many dwelling houses were also affected. Though no human casualty was reported, a person sustained minor injury which is being treated at local hospital at Wakka. Khandu cautioned citizens to be alert and stay in preparedness to tackle such nature’s fury.
It must be mention here that a strong storm with heavy downpour created havoc in Wakka township on Thursday. As per initial reports, the storm lasted for just about five minutes but it was so strong that a large number of residential buildings, both private and government got damaged. Circle Office, PHC quarters, ICDS Centre, Veterinary Office and Town Baptist Church building are reported to be hugely affected. There are also reports of such damages in
