Guwahati, June 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday cautioned that heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh could lead to a sharp rise in river levels downstream, urging residents in low-lying and riverbank areas to stay alert and follow local advisories.
Rainfall data from Arunachal Pradesh shows Kibithoo receiving 17 cm, Hayuliang 15 cm, and Kalaktang 10 cm, while parts of southern Assam have already recorded exceptionally intense rainfall — with Silchar at 42 cm, Karimganj at 35 cm, and Hailakandi at 30 cm.
In Assam, Brahmaputra (Dibrugarh), Brahmaputra (Neamatighat), Dhansiri (S) (Numaligarh), Kopili (Kampur), Katakhal (Matizuri), Barak (B.P. Ghat), Kushiyara (Sribhumi) are flowing above danger level. Altogether 19 districts have been affected in floods. Five persons have died in floods while 5 have died in landslides already, according to ASDMA.
In view of the developing situation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, as well as the Governor of Manipur. “The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast,” Shah said. DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also reiterated the Centre’s full commitment to supporting state efforts in mitigating the impact of the monsoon surge.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Assam and Tripura over the next 24 hours. Heavy to very heavy rain is also likely across Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds — up to 50 km/h in Tripura and 30–40 km/h in other northeastern states — are forecast at several locations.
The IMD warns of localized flooding, waterlogging, landslides, and traffic disruption, particularly in vulnerable and low-lying districts. Residents in hilly areas have been urged to stay alert for potential landslides and mudslides, with soil saturation already high due to continuous downpours.
All schools will be closed in Mizoram on Monday due to predictions of heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Mizoram has been experiencing incessant rain since Wednesday.
In Arunachal Pradesh, where nine people have died due to massive landslides triggered by incessant rains, Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh for the families of the deceased. Urging citizens to exercise “extreme caution,” Khandu advised people not to travel at night unless absolutely necessary and warned against venturing into rivers or swollen streams.
“All rivers, rivulets, and streams across the state are in spate,” he said, adding that disaster response teams and local administration remain on alert.
In Sikkim, over 1,276 domestic tourists and two foreign nationals remain stranded in Lachen and Lachung in Mangan district due to continuous rainfall, rising water levels in the Teesta River, and multiple landslides blocking roads. Travel and rescue efforts have been severely hampered, and authorities are coordinating to provide essential support to people.
Government authorities across the Northeast have urged citizens to Avoid unnecessary travel, especially at night, stay away from rivers and water bodies, remain indoors during lightning or high wind activity and follow real-time updates via IMD’s Mausam, Damini, and Meghdoot mobile apps.
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