Northeast reels under rain fury: Arunachal floods claim 7 lives, Mizoram evacuates hundreds, Guwahati grinds to halt

Guwahati: Incessant rain triggered fresh floods and landslides in different parts of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday disrupting road connectivity and damaging public infrastructure.

A senior state government official said Kurung Kumey district was the worst hit by the rainfall. In the Damin subdivision, a bridge connecting Huri and Damin was washed away, snapping road connectivity. In Pakke Kessang district, a massive landslide blocked National Highway 13 near Pakro village on Monday. Officials said restoration work is expected to take two to three days, and commuters have been advised to avoid travelling on the Itanagar-Seppa road until further notice.

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The ongoing spell of rain-triggered floods and landslides has so far claimed seven lives and left 29 people injured across the state.

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, floods have affected 97,182 people in 425 villages across all 26 districts of Arunachal Pradesh as of Monday. Around 541.75 hectares of cropland and nearly 1,010 hectares of forest land have been affected. Infrastructure losses include damage to 150 roads, 19 bridges, 21 culverts, 221 water supply systems, 58 government buildings, 156 power lines, 224 electric poles, and 10 hydel projects.

Mizoram Rain

Incessant rainfall has also caused inundation and landslides in several districts of Mizoram, prompting the Lalduhoma government to urge tourists to postpone their visits to the state over public safety concerns.

At least 100 families have so far been evacuated from Tlabung town and neighbouring areas in south Mizoram's Lunglei district, near the Bangladesh border, due to the overflowing of the Khawthlangtuipui river. In an advisory, the tourism department appealed to visitors from outside the state to avoid travelling to Mizoram until weather conditions improve.

Assam Rain

Heavy rain over the last 24 hours brought Guwahati to a standstill, with Jorabat emerging as the worst-affected area due to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion. Hundreds of vehicles remained stranded because of flooding on Monday. Heavy traffic congestion on National Highway 27 severely disrupted movement, while landslides further affected transportation through Jorabat.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has urged residents of Guwahati to take all necessary precautions and remain vigilant. Residents of low-lying and hillside areas have also been asked to stay alert for any signs of flooding or landslides.