The recent torrential rains in Northeast India have wreaked havoc across several states, including Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram, claiming at least 30 lives in just two days. With the death toll expected to rise, the region faces significant challenges as landslides have disrupted vital roadways, isolating communities and stranding travelers.
In Arunachal Pradesh, a sudden landslide swept away vehicles, tragically resulting in the deaths of seven individuals from two families. Meanwhile, the situation in north Sikkim is equally dire, with flooding reported in parts of Assam, affecting around 60,000 residents across 12 districts. The onset of the monsoon has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of such disasters. On Saturday alone, 14 fatalities where reported due to multiple landslides and heavy rainfall, which have severely damaged crucial infrastructure. Repair efforts are hampered by ongoing adverse weather conditions, leaving many tourists stranded in various locations.
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for extensive areas of Assam and a yellow alert for the rest of the Northeast,indicating that the rains are expected to continue.In Arunachal Pradesh, nine people lost their lives on Saturday due to a landslide that struck a vehicle traveling on the road in East Kameng.Local sources report that the road collapsed suddenly, sending the car tumbling into a deep gorge. As the region grapples with these challenges, the community’s resilience will be tested in the face of nature’s fury.
