Guwahati, June 2: Catastrophic floods and landslides have killed at least 34 people across Northeast India over the last four days, affecting lakhs and displacing thousands in Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. With more rain forecast, rescue operations have intensified amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
The flood situation in Assam remains dire, with the death toll rising to 10, including two fresh casualties reported from Cachar and Sribhumi districts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 764 villages across 19 districts are submerged, impacting over 3.64 lakh people.
Cachar is the worst-hit, with over 1.03 lakh residents affected in Silchar, Katigorah, Udharbond, Lakhipur, and Sonai. In Sribhumi, 83,621 people across 148 villages are struggling under floodwaters, while Nagaon has 62,770 affected individuals from 93 villages.
Several rivers, including the Brahmaputra (at Dibrugarh and Neematighat), Dhansiri, Kopili, Katakhal, Barak, and Kushiyara, are flowing above danger levels. In Lakhimpur, a 200-metre breach in an embankment at Nagar Gaon—caused by excess water release from NEEPCO’s Ranganadi Dam—has forced hundreds into makeshift shelters with limited food and medicine.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned of worsening conditions due to heavy rainfall upstream in Arunachal Pradesh and downpours in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), and Hailakandi (30 cm). He urged people in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant and follow advisories.
Over 10,000 people have taken shelter in relief camps across the state. 417 individuals have been rescued by boat, and 14 airlifted by helicopter in separate operations.
In a major relief mission, a Mi-17 helicopter of the Indian Air Force rescued 14 individuals stranded on an islet in the flooded Bomjir River in Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. The joint operation with state authorities from Assam and Arunachal brought the stranded to safety under challenging conditions.
In North Sikkim, over 1,200 tourists remain stranded due to landslides and washed-out roads. Authorities are working to restore access and provide relief to those cut off from the rest of the state.
In Tripura, flash floods have impacted more than 10,000 people, while Meghalaya is facing widespread damage across 10 districts from floods and landslides.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Centre is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with state governments. “Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur in the wake of ongoing heavy rainfall… The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast,” he posted on X.
Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh for the families of those who died in the floods.
Civil Defence, NDRF, SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, and local administrations are working round the clock. In Nagaon and other districts, public advisories have been issued urging caution, especially in flood-prone and riverbank areas.
As water levels continue to rise and the first wave of monsoon intensifies, the region braces for further challenges. Emergency teams remain on high alert, with officials warning of more flooding and landslide threats in the days ahead.
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