Northeast India Reels Under Devastating Floods: 36 Dead, Over 5.5 Lakh Affected
The Northeast region of India is grappling with a severe crisis as relentless heavy rainfall has triggered widespread floods and landslides, claiming 36 lives and affecting over 5.5 lakh people.
National News: Northeast India is battling a severe flood crisis as heavy rainfall and landslides have left 36 people dead and over 5.5 lakh affected as of June 3, 2025. States like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura are facing the worst of the deluge. Swollen rivers, damaged roads, and submerged villages have disrupted daily life, leaving thousands in need of urgent help.
Widespread Destruction
Assam is the hardest hit, with 11 deaths and over 5.35 lakh people affected across 22 districts. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries are flowing above danger levels, flooding homes and farmlands. Arunachal Pradesh has reported 10 deaths, including seven from a single landslide. Meghalaya and Mizoram each recorded six deaths, while Sikkim and Tripura reported three and one, respectively. In Manipur, nearly 20,000 people are displaced, with Imphal facing severe waterlogging.
Causes of the Disaster
The floods were triggered by a depression over north Bangladesh and Meghalaya, causing record-breaking rainfall. Guwahati saw 111 mm of rain in a single day, the highest in 67 years. Places like Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in Meghalaya received 47 cm of rain, worsening landslides and flooding. Weak infrastructure and poor disaster preparedness have made the situation worse.
Thoughts and prayers this morning with friends and citizens of several Northeast States hit by floods. Over 4 lakh hit by floods in Assam; over 19,000 affected in Manipur, landslides in Arunachal, flooding also in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Tripura#Flood #heavyrain pic.twitter.com/aIPJU60C9c
— Diksha singh (@DikshaSingh7522) June 2, 2025
Rescue and Relief Efforts
Rescue operations are in full swing, with the National Disaster Response Force, Assam Rifles, and Indian Air Force working tirelessly. In Assam, over 1.85 lakh people are in relief camps, and Tripura has set up 66 camps for 10,813 displaced residents. Chief Ministers like Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal’s Pema Khandu are overseeing efforts, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised central support. Schools and offices remain closed in many areas.
The Road Ahead
The Northeast’s flood crisis highlights the urgent need for better flood management and stronger infrastructure. As relief efforts continue, communities are coming together to support the affected. The region’s recovery will depend on swift action and long-term planning to prevent future disasters.
