Northeast India Faces Severe Flooding and Landslides, 30 Lives Lost
Severe Weather Conditions in Northeast India
For several days, heavy rainfall has been battering numerous districts in Northeast India, leading to landslides on major roads and leaving many tourists stranded. Reports indicate that in the past two days alone, 30 individuals have tragically lost their lives due to rain-related incidents.
The Teesta river in North Sikkim has surged dramatically, causing significant destruction. The local administration in Mangan has reported that 112 people are trapped in Lachen, while 1,350 are stuck in Lachung. Additionally, the Phidang Bailey Bridge, which connects Mangan to Chungthang, has suffered severe damage.
#WATCH | Mangan, Sikkim: Water level of the Teesta river increases following heavy rainfall in the region.
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The Sanklang bamboo bridge, the sole access point to the Dongu area, has completely collapsed due to the relentless rain, isolating the region. Flooding and landslides have wreaked havoc across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Manipur, with approximately 60,000 individuals affected in Assam alone.
In Assam, flash floods and landslides have resulted in the deaths of 8 people, while 9 fatalities have been reported in Arunachal Pradesh from similar incidents. A landslide in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh tragically swept away a vehicle, claiming the lives of seven individuals from two families.
The Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for certain areas in Assam, along with orange and yellow alerts for other northeastern states. Continuous rainfall over the last 24 hours has led to 8 deaths from landslides in Assam.
The impact of flooding has been felt in six districts, affecting around 10,000 residents. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), five fatalities have been recorded in the Kamrup Metropolitan District alone. Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Barua reported that three women lost their lives due to landslides in the Bonda area of Guwahati.
Guwahati experienced 111 mm of rainfall in a single day, marking a record not seen in 67 years. The water levels of several rivers in the Northeast, including the Brahmaputra, have also risen sharply.