Floods, Landslides Batter Northeastern States Amid Rain Fury, Death Toll Rises To 34 | Updates

Last Updated:June 02, 2025, 07:27 IST

Earlier on Sunday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Assam Rifles were roped to assist in the rescue operation of people stranded amid floodwaters.

People wade through floodwater following heavy rainfall, at Kampur area, in Nagaon district, Assam. (PTI)

At least 34 people have died as the northeast states–  Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and others– reel under heavy rain in the past three days. Several regions in these states are experiencing flooding, landslides and increasing river water levels.

Earlier on Sunday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Assam Rifles were roped to assist in the rescue operation of people stranded amid floodwaters.

19 Districts Hit In Assam

In Assam, 764 villages across 19 districts have been hit in flash floods, affecting 3.6 lakh people across Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Hailakandi, Hojai, Kamrup, Dhemaji, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Darrang, Karbi Anglong, Sonitpur, DimaHasao, Biswanath, Cachar, Sivasagar, Majuli, Golaghat, Tinsukia, and Karbi Anglong West districts.

According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) flood reports, one person drowned in flood waters in Sribhumi district, while a child lost his life after drowning in flood waters in Cachar district. With two more deaths, the toll of flood and landslides in Assam have gone up to 10.

Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the state government has announced Rs 4 lakh compensation to the families of victims.

The ASDMA report has said that over one lakh people have been affected in Cachar, while over 83 thousand have been affected in Sribhumi, 62 thousand in Nagaon, 46 thousand in Lakhimpur, 19 thousand in Tinsukia, 10 thousand in Dibrugarh.

As per the ASDMA report, over 55,000 people have taken shelter in 155 relief camps and distribution centres set up by the district administration in the flood affected areas, while the Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, fire and emergency services, Civil defence and local administration have engaged in rescue operations.

Tourists Stranded In Sikkim

More than 1,200 tourists have been stranded in north Sikkim. Evacuation was scheduled for Sunday, but fresh landslides came in the way. Eight tourists who went missing on May 29 after their vehicle plunged into the Teesta River at Munshithang, are yet to be traced.

In Meghalaya, 10 districts have been affected by flash floods and landslides. More than 10,000 people have been affected by flash floods in Tripura.

1500 Rescued In Manipur

Meanwhile, in Manipur, the Assam Rifles, with the Army and fire officials, have rescued over 1500 people, providing them with relief materials. Commanding officer of 33 Assam Rifles Colonel Radha Krishnan said that over 1500 people have been rescued in Imphal East and West.

“So far, we have rescued around 1500 people from Imphal East and West. Eight columns and four reserve columns are deployed on the ground, helping the people," he said as quoted by news agency ANI.

9 Dead In Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu offered condolences to the families of the people who died due to massive landslides triggered by incessant monsoon rains since last few days across the state and announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.

At least 9 deaths have been reported in the state, seven in East Kameng district and two in Ziro valley.

Expecting more rain in the coming days, Khandu has called upon the people to remain vigilant and maintain extreme caution.

He appealed to all not to travel, especially during the night, if not absolutely necessary, as almost all rivers, rivulets, and streams across the state are in spate, he advised all not to venture into rivers and urged dwellers in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations.

“My heart goes out to the departed souls. Our prayers are with them. Let’s maintain extreme caution and remain vigilant to avoid further loss of lives," he added.

Amit Shah Dials CMs, Assures Help

Yesterday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur, and assured of every possible help to the flood-affected areas in the northeast region.

"Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur in the wake of ongoing heavy rainfall in their states. Also assured them of every possible help to tackle any situation. The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast," Shah had said in a post on X.

IMD Predicts More Showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast for more showers in the northeastern region until June 5.

Thunderstorm and lightning warnings over isolated places in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura have been issued by the IMD till June 4, with heavy rainfall also expected over Arunachal, Assam, and Meghalaya.

(With inputs from agencies)

Shobhit Gupta

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