Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached out to key northeastern leaders—including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla—in the wake of devastating floods and landslides triggered by relentless rain across the region. The PM assured all possible support from the Centre to the affected states.
🚨 Death Toll & Human Impact
The heavy downpour has caused widespread destruction:
- Over 550,000 people affected across multiple states
- Deaths reported:
- Assam: 11
- Arunachal Pradesh: 10
- Meghalaya: 6
- Mizoram: 5
- Sikkim: 3
- Tripura: 1
🪖 Army Casualties in Sikkim
A landslide hit an army camp at Chhaten, North Sikkim on Sunday night:
- 1 Lieutenant Colonel and 5 army personnel are missing
- 3 soldiers confirmed dead
- Rescue operations continue despite challenging conditions
🏞️ State-Wise Impact Snapshot
Assam
- 515,039 people affected in 22 districts
- 11 deaths, massive damage to agriculture
- 12,600+ hectares of crops submerged
- Brahmaputra, Barak, Dhansiri, Burhidihing, and Kopili rivers flowing above danger level
Sikkim
- 130 tourists, including 4 foreigners, stranded in Lachen
- Bridges washed away, roads to helipads blocked
- Hundreds rescued from Lachung
Mizoram
- 60 houses destroyed
- 84 roads blocked
- Sentezel stone quarry landslide cut off Lunglei, Lawngtlai, and Siaha districts
Manipur
- 56,516 people impacted
- 10,477 houses damaged
- Major rivers flowing above flood level after six days of rain
Arunachal Pradesh
- 938 people affected across 156 villages
Tripura
- 10,813 people sheltered in 66 relief camps
- IMD issued orange alert in 3 districts
⚠️ Weather Alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple northeastern districts, increasing the risk of further flooding and landslides.
🆘 Government Response
- Central agencies are coordinating with state disaster management authorities
- Relief camps, rescue missions, and evacuation operations are ongoing
- PM Modi has promised continued monitoring and assistance
The situation remains critical, with infrastructure heavily damaged and access to several remote areas cut off. Relief efforts are ongoing amid unpredictable weather and difficult terrain.
