Torrential rains, floods, and landslides have unleashed large-scale devastation across the northeastern states of India, claiming 38 lives and displacing hundreds of thousands. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim, and other states continue to battle the brunt of an unforgiving monsoon that shows no sign of letting up. With homes destroyed, farmlands submerged, and vital highways blocked, daily life has ground to a halt in several regions, prompting massive relief and rescue efforts.
The flood situation in Assam remains alarming, with water levels still rising in many areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued rainfall in the coming days, and several rivers—including the Brahmaputra—are flowing above danger levels. Over 5.15 lakh people have been affected across the state, and more than 1.85 lakh have taken shelter in relief camps. Key districts like Cachar, Lakhimpur, and Sribhumi are among the worst hit. In Cachar alone, over one lakh residents are impacted.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-hit Lakhimpur, assuring that the government will provide essentials such as food, clothes, documents, and rebuilding assistance once the water recedes. Relief distribution in the last 24 hours included more than 1,000 quintals of rice and hundreds of quintals of dal, salt, and mustard oil. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also reached out to the Chief Minister and pledged all necessary support.
Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh witness widespread damage
In Manipur, about 20,000 people are affected due to overflowing rivers and broken embankments. The Imphal Valley is badly inundated, with over 3,000 homes damaged. The government has set up 31 relief camps in Imphal East, while Senapati district remains severely impacted. In view of the crisis, summer vacations in schools across affected districts have been extended until further notice.
In Arunachal Pradesh, a tragic landslide killed seven members of the same family on National Highway 13 in East Kameng. Meanwhile, landslides in Nagaland have blocked National Highway-2, cutting off connectivity between Nagaland and Manipur.
Tripura and Sikkim also bear the brunt
In Tripura, over 10,800 people are taking shelter in 66 relief camps. The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rains in multiple districts, while over 200 houses have been either fully or partially damaged.
In Sikkim, three Army soldiers died and six went missing after a landslide hit a military camp in Chhaten near Lachen town. Continuous rainfall has made rescue operations challenging in the mountainous terrain.
