Guwahati, June 1, 2025, 09:05 AM IST – The Northeastern states of India are grappling with a severe natural disaster as heavy rainfall over the past few days has unleashed flash floods and landslides, claiming at least 25 lives and causing widespread destruction. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura have been the hardest hit, with significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and power supply, leaving thousands in distress. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across the region, warning of more rainfall in the coming days.
Arunachal Pradesh: 9 Dead in Landslides and Floods
In Arunachal Pradesh, nine fatalities have been reported due to landslides and floods. A tragic incident occurred on Friday night along the Bana-Seppa stretch of National Highway 13 in East Kameng district, where a landslide swept a vehicle carrying seven members of two families into a deep gorge. “All the victims were residents of Kitchang village in Bana,” stated East Kameng Superintendent of Police Kamdam Sikom. In a separate incident on Thursday night in Lower Subansiri district, two laborers lost their lives when a landslide struck a cabbage farm near the Pine Groove area along the Ziro-Kamle road. Two others were rescued, according to police reports.
Assam: 8 Killed as Floods Worsen Across 17 Districts
Assam has reported eight deaths due to the relentless downpour, with floods and landslides affecting over 78,000 people across 17 districts. Lakhimpur district is the worst-hit, with more than 41,600 residents impacted. Five lives were lost to landslides in Kamrup Metropolitan district, while three others perished in the floods—two in Golaghat and one in Lakhimpur. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) noted that nearly all major rivers are rising, exacerbated by rainwater inflow from Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Three districts are under a ‘red alert,’ and eight others are on ‘orange alert,’ signaling a critical situation.
Mizoram: 6 Killed in Rain-Related Incidents
Mizoram has reported six deaths due to landslides and heavy rain-related incidents. On Saturday, a massive landslide in Vaphai village, Champhai district near the India-Myanmar border, buried the rented house of a Myanmarese family, killing three members aged between 34 and 71, and injuring one. The family had been living there since fleeing Myanmar in 2021 following the military coup. In Serchhip district, a 53-year-old man succumbed to injuries after his house collapsed due to a landslide. Additionally, in Aizawl’s Thuampui area, a 37-year-old man died and another was injured when a wall collapsed on a laborers’ camp on Friday.
Sikkim: 1 Dead, 8 Missing in Tragic River Accident
In North Sikkim’s Mangan district, a vehicle carrying 11 tourists plunged over 1,000 feet into the Teesta River near Munsithang along the Lachen-Lachung highway on Thursday night, resulting in one death, two injuries, and eight missing individuals. Among the missing are four tourists from Odisha and two each from Tripura and Uttar Pradesh, according to police. In a separate development, nearly 1,500 tourists remain stranded across North Sikkim due to landslides blocking major roads following heavy rainfall on Saturday. Efforts are underway to restore connectivity and evacuate those affected.
Tripura: 1 Dead, Dozens Displaced Amid Severe Flooding
Tripura has reported one death—a 16-year-old boy who drowned in a pond amid heavy rainfall that inundated several low-lying areas. At least 57 families have sought shelter in relief camps, with over 200 people from West Tripura and Khowai districts relocated to four camps after their homes were submerged. Agartala, the state capital, is facing severe flooding, with one additional death reported on Saturday, though details remain limited. Notably, the residence of Chief Minister Manik Saha was also affected by the floodwaters, highlighting the widespread impact of the disaster.
A Region in Crisis
The heavy rainfall has severely disrupted road connectivity, damaged homes, and caused power outages across the affected states, leaving thousands in distress. Relief and rescue operations are in full swing, with national and state disaster response teams working to evacuate residents and provide aid. The IMD’s warnings of continued rainfall underscore the urgency of these efforts, as the region braces for more challenges in the days ahead.
This disaster, occurring on June 1, 2025, amidst observances like World Milk Day and Telangana Formation Day, casts a somber shadow over the region, emphasizing the need for improved disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience in Northeast India to mitigate the recurring impact of monsoon-related calamities.
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