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Heavy to very heavy rainfall continues to lash the northeastern states of India, with no relief expected until Tuesday, according to weather forecasts. Since May 29, relentless rains and landslides have claimed at least 36 lives, including three Army personnel, and affected nearly 6 lakh people across the region. Among the most tragic incidents, ten people—including children and a pregnant woman—lost their lives in Arunachal Pradesh. Assam too reported ten deaths, mostly due to devastating floods and landslides. The death toll stands at six in Meghalaya, four in Mizoram, two in Tripura, one in Nagaland, and three in Sikkim. Manipur remains the only northeastern state without reported casualties so far. Assam Worst Affected Assam is bearing the brunt of the disaster, with nearly 4 lakh people affected across districts like Lakhimpur, Silchar, South Salmara, Kaziranga, and Sribhumi. Floodwaters have submerged major roads and railway tracks, especially in the Barak Valley, leading to the cancellation of several train services, including both up and down services on the Dullabcherra-Guwahati route and Silchar-Naharlagun and Badarpur-Dullabcherra trains. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Lakhimpur district on Monday to assess the flood situation and oversee relief efforts, accompanied by his Cabinet colleagues. He is scheduled to visit Silchar in the Barak Valley on Tuesday. Arunachal Pradesh: Flash Floods and Infrastructure Collapse In Arunachal Pradesh, Namsai, Changlang, and West Kameng districts are the worst affected. Flash floods triggered by the overflowing Sigin River inundated large parts of Daporijo town in Upper Subansiri district, damaging more than 117 homes and critical infrastructure. Deputy Commissioner Tasso Gambo is leading relief operations in the district, advising immediate relocation for residents in high-risk areas such as Polo Colony, Sigin Colony, Bukpen Colony, and Forest Colony. Landslides have disrupted road connectivity in West Kameng district, especially near Jamiri on the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang (BCT) road, leaving hundreds stranded. Blockades have also been reported in Jyoti Nagar, Dirang, Padma, and Durga Mandir. In Bomdila’s Petaling Colony, landslides destroyed roads and culverts, though fortunately no casualties were reported. Shi Yomi district has been severely hit, with the strategic town of Mechuka near the Indo-China border completely cut off after the connecting road was washed away. Restoration efforts are ongoing with Border Roads Organisation (BRO) teams deployed, but continuous rainfall is hampering progress. District Disaster Management Officer Mindu Yangzom confirmed that teams are working round the clock, yet warned that the situation remains precarious due to the relentless downpour. A Region on Edge With inclement weather forecast to continue through Tuesday, emergency response teams are on high alert across all northeastern states. Authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to stay vigilant and cooperate with evacuation and relief operations. The scale of damage underscores the urgent need for long-term infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness in the region.

Chennai-based Greenvironment Innovation, a start-up tackling water and environmental challenges using IoT and sensor-based technologies, has secured $1 million in funding from Rainmatter, the impact investment arm of stock broking firm Zerodha. Smart Water Tech Powered by Data Operating out of the IIT-Madras Research Park, Greenvironment deploys smart IoT sensor systems across: The data gathered — measuring water quality, flow rates, and energy usage — is monitored in real-time and processed through Greenvironment’s proprietary analytics platform to deliver alerts, actionable insights, and early warnings to prevent failures and ensure operational efficiency. “We currently operate in over 300 buildings across India including offices, hospitals, apartment communities, malls, hotels, and factories,” said Varun Sridharan, co-founder and CEO.“We’ve built a profitable subscription-based model with ₹6 crore in ARR and 60% of revenue from recurring subscriptions.” Future-Focused Tech and Global Plans Greenvironment is actively expanding into international markets, especially the Middle East, where it has initiated pilot programs. Its R&D roadmap includes: Founding Team and Governance Greenvironment is helmed by: Jafeel serves as the independent director, ensuring governance and board oversight. Why Rainmatter Invested Abhinav Singh Negi from Rainmatter highlighted the synergy with India’s growing ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) focus, saying: “Greenvironment isn’t just offering tech. It’s creating a mindset shift—viewing water as a system that needs intelligent, responsible management.” He noted that Rainmatter has invested in 5–6 start-ups in the water sector in the past six months, signaling a growing focus on sustainability-driven innovations. Summary This funding round will help Greenvironment scale its operations, enhance automation and intelligence in water management, and expand its global footprint, particularly in water-scarce regions. As climate and sustainability concerns rise, Greenvironment is positioning itself as a pioneer in data-driven water system management.

नई दिल्ली – भारत के चीफ ऑफ डिफेंस स्टाफ (CDS) जनरल अनिल चौहान ने शनिवार को पहली बार आधिकारिक तौर पर स्वीकार किया कि मई में पाकिस्तान के साथ हुए संघर्ष के दौरान भारत ने कुछ लड़ाकू विमान गंवाए। हालांकि उन्होंने गिराए गए विमानों की संख्या बताने से इनकार कर दिया और कहा कि “संख्या नहीं, कारण महत्वपूर्ण हैं।” शांग्री-ला डायलॉग में ब्लूमबर्ग टीवी को दिए इंटरव्यू में उन्होंने कहा, “जो जरूरी है वो यह नहीं कि कितने जेट डाउन हुए, बल्कि वे क्यों डाउन हुए। किस स्तर पर चूक हुई, उसे हमने पहचाना, सुधार किया और दो दिन बाद फिर सफलतापूर्वक एयर ऑपरेशन दोहराया।” पाक के 6 विमानों को गिराने के दावे को किया खारिज जनरल चौहान ने पाकिस्तानी प्रधानमंत्री शहबाज़ शरीफ के उस दावे को “बिलकुल गलत” बताया जिसमें उन्होंने कहा था कि पाक वायुसेना ने 6 भारतीय लड़ाकू विमान मार गिराए। उन्होंने कहा: “ऐसे दावे तथ्यहीन हैं। कितने विमान खोए गए, इसका खुलासा नहीं करूंगा, क्योंकि असली मुद्दा यह है कि हम क्या सीख पाए और कैसे सुधार किया।” परमाणु युद्ध का खतरा नहीं था जनरल चौहान ने पूर्व अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप के उस बयान पर भी प्रतिक्रिया दी जिसमें उन्होंने दावा किया था कि अमेरिका ने भारत-पाक के बीच परमाणु युद्ध टाला। उन्होंने कहा: “यह कहना बहुत खिंचा हुआ दावा (far-fetched) होगा कि दोनों देश परमाणु हथियारों के इस्तेमाल के करीब थे। कई रणनीतिक स्तर होते हैं, जिनसे हालात नियंत्रित किए जा सकते हैं।” उन्होंने यह भी बताया कि भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच संवाद के चैनल खुले रहे, जिससे हालात पर नियंत्रण बना रहा। संघर्ष की पृष्ठभूमि चीन की मदद पर भी उठाए सवाल पाकिस्तान द्वारा चीनी तकनीक और सैटेलाइट सपोर्ट का दावा भी जनरल चौहान ने खारिज किया। उन्होंने कहा: “हमने 300 किलोमीटर अंदर पाकिस्तान के कड़ी सुरक्षा वाले एयरबेस पर मीटर स्तर की सटीकता से प्रहार किया। पाकिस्तान के चीनी हथियार काम नहीं आए।” अब शांति पाकिस्तान के व्यवहार पर निर्भर जनरल चौहान ने यह भी स्पष्ट किया कि फिलहाल संघर्षविराम बना हुआ है, लेकिन भविष्य में यह पाकिस्तान के रुख पर निर्भर करेगा। भारत ने वैश्विक मंचों पर भी इस संघर्ष को लेकर अपनी स्थिति स्पष्ट की है और पाकिस्तान की भूमिका को उजागर किया है। निष्कर्ष: यह पहली बार है जब भारत ने सार्वजनिक रूप से मई संघर्ष में हुए हवाई नुकसान को स्वीकार किया है, लेकिन साथ ही यह भी स्पष्ट किया कि सेना ने गलतियों से सीखा, उन्हें ठीक किया और फिर दुश्मन को मुंहतोड़ जवाब दिया। परमाणु युद्ध की बात को सिरे से नकारते हुए भारत ने अपनी रणनीतिक संतुलन और पेशेवर सैन्य क्षमता का प्रदर्शन किया है।