Jun 01, 2025 09:16 AM IST

Eight useless, 78,000 affected as floods and landslides hit 17 districts in #Assam following relentless rainfall over the previous few days.

Over 22 folks have died and hundreds have been affected as torrential rains triggered extreme floods, landslides, and flash floods throughout a number of northeastern states, inflicting widespread destruction over the previous three days. The worst-hit states embody #Mizoram, #Assam, #Manipur, #Tripura, and #Arunachal Pradesh, the place roads have been washed away, properties flattened, and plenty of rendered homeless.

Women journey by cycle rickshaws by way of a waterlogged avenue in Guwahati, #Assam, on May 31, 2025, after heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides.(AFP)

Several individuals are feared trapped as rescue operations proceed amid ongoing rainfall. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rain in elements of the Northeast, warning of additional downpours within the coming days.

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Flood state of affairs throughout northeast

#Assam

Eight folks have died in #Assam as a result of floods and landslides up to now following steady heavy rainfall that has submerged 17 districts and affected over 78,000 folks, information company PTI reported.

Five of the deaths occurred in Kamrup Metro as a result of landslides. Three districts are on pink alert, and eight others are on orange alert. Rainwater flowing in from Arunachal and Meghalaya worsened the state of affairs. 

Massive waterlogging has left elements of Guwahati flooded for the second consecutive day, prompting rescue groups to evacuate stranded residents. 

Lakhimpur is the worst-hit district, with over 41,600 folks affected. Relief efforts are ongoing, with a number of companies concerned and several other aid camps operational.

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#Mizoram

Heavy rainfall in #Mizoram has triggered landslides, killing 4 folks – three of whom had been Myanmarese refugees – and injuring another. The complete rain-related dying toll within the state now stands at 5, PTI reported.

Landslides and rockfalls occurred in a number of places, damaging 56 properties in 147 incidents throughout the state. National and intra-state highways have been blocked at 69 factors. Sixty-three households have been moved to safer areas. Travellers to southern #Mizoram stay stranded in Serchhip as a freeway stays blocked by landslides.

Meghalaya

Two women died as a result of lightning and one other individual drowned as heavy rain continued in Meghalaya. Six deaths have been reported over the previous three days, based on PTI. About 1,100 folks throughout 49 villages have been affected by landslides, flash floods, and energy disruptions. Authorities are monitoring the state of affairs, and emergency companies are lively. Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast in East and South West Khasi Hills within the subsequent 24 hours. The authorities is contemplating calling paramilitary forces to help within the seek for a lacking couple from Madhya Pradesh. Rain and poor visibility have delayed the operation since Friday.

#Arunachal Pradesh

Chief minister Pema Khandu expressed grief over 9 deaths attributable to landslides—seven in East Kameng and two in Ziro valley—and introduced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia for every sufferer’s household. 

With extra rainfall anticipated, the CM urged folks to stay cautious and keep away from pointless journey, particularly at night time. He additionally warned towards going close to rivers or streams, as most water our bodies within the state are overflowing. 

The IMD has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning from June 1 to five, and continued heavy rainfall on June 5 and 6.

#Manipur

Relentless rainfall led to flood-like circumstances in elements of Imphal on Saturday, leading to main waterlogging and disrupting every day life. Streets had been submerged in knee-deep water, and visitors was severely affected. 

Low-lying areas noticed water coming into properties and outlets, whereas insufficient drainage techniques didn’t deal with the downpour, forcing locals to take emergency measures to guard their belongings.

(With PTI inputs)