At least 30 people have lost their lives across the Northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur after two days of relentless monsoon rains triggered a series of deadly landslides and flash floods.
In Assam’s capital, Guwahati, a mudslide claimed five lives after it engulfed several homes, including three members of the same family. Local authorities said the downpour, which pounded the city continuously, had loosened soil along the hillsides, leading to the fatal slide. “The situation is grim, and more rain is expected,” an official warned, urging residents in vulnerable areas to exercise caution.
In addition, three other casualties were reported in Assam — two in Golaghat and one in Lakhimpur district — as floodwaters swelled rivers and inundated low-lying areas. The state now finds 17 of its districts impacted by floods and landslides, affecting more than 78,000 people. The district of Lakhimpur has emerged as the worst hit, with over 41,600 residents affected. Authorities have established five relief camps, which are currently sheltering over 1,200 people.
Rescue operations in Assam have intensified, with personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police and fire services working in tandem to move people to safer areas. Educational institutions in two districts were closed on Saturday as a precautionary measure. Flight services at the Guwahati airport were also disrupted on Friday due to heavy rain and gusty winds.
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In Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China, at least nine persons were confirmed dead. Seven were killed after their vehicle was swept away by torrential floodwaters, while two others drowned in a separate incident.
Neighbouring states of Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya have collectively reported eight deaths over the past 24 hours. Authorities attributed these fatalities to a combination of flash flooding and landslides, exacerbated by the ongoing deluge.
Manipur, too, is reeling from three days of incessant rainfall. Daily life in the state capital, Imphal, has ground to a halt. Several parts of the city remain waterlogged. Authorities have issued advisories and urged evacuation from low-lying areas along the Imphal River.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast further heavy rains across the Northeastern region in the coming days. Red and orange alerts have been issued for various parts of Assam, while other parts of the region remain under orange and yellow alerts.
In Arunachal Pradesh, relief and rescue operations are currently underway, with the local administration and disaster management department working to assess damages and provide assistance to affected families.
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