Arunachal flash flood toll rises to three as missing man’s body recovered

A flooded area in Arunachal Pradesh after a rise in the Brahmaputra river water level. PIC/PTI

The toll in the rain-triggered flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor rose to three on Sunday after the body of a man was found in adjoining Papum Pare district, as search and rescue operations continued, officials said.

The body of Saurabh Kumar Kharwar was found near Hawa Camp, which is 35 km from flood-hit Poosa in Keyi Panyor district, State Disaster Management Secretary Dani Sulu said, adding a rescue team has been dispatched to retrieve the mortal remains. Five persons went missing after a flash flood.

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