Torrential monsoon rains in the North-East states Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have caused havoc. Due to heavy rains for the last two days, there was a sudden flood and 25 people have died due to the land slide. Rapid relief and rescue operations are being done.
The Meteorological Department has warned of more rain in the coming days and issued an alert in the entire region. Officials said that due to continuous rains, there was flood and landslide has been disturbed in the entire North-East.
Assam: Three members of the same family died
Many came home in the grip of landslide in Guwahati, the capital of Assam. Five people died in the accident, including three members of the same family. In fact, due to continuous rains, the soil of the hills became loose and a large part slipped and fell on the houses. The administration has issued new alerts in the area after the incident. Apart from this, two people died in a flood in Golaghat district of Assam and one in Lakhimpur.
Arunachal Pradesh: 7 killed due to vehicle flowing
Floods have wreaked havoc in Arunachal Pradesh bordering China. Seven people died after a vehicle was swept away. Two people drowned in another incident. The total toll in the state has increased to 9.
Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya: 8 deaths in 24 hours
In Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya, 8 people have died in the last 24 hours. Officials said that there was a sudden flood and deaths due to landslide. It is raining heavy rains here.
Manipur: Life stalled in Imphal
Three consecutive days of rain in Imphal, the capital of Manipur, have completely stalled life. There is a serious condition of waterlogging in many parts of the city. The administration has appealed to the people living in the areas situated on the banks of the Imphal river to go to safe places immediately. Along with this, a warning of flood has also been issued.
Meteorological Warning … rain will continue
The Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heavy rains will continue in the north-east in the coming days. The department has issued red and orange alerts for many parts of Assam. While Orange and Yellow alerts have been issued for the rest of the north-eastern states.
17 districts affected in Assam, more than 78,000 people in crisis
17 districts in Assam have been affected by floods and landslides. More than 78,000 people have been affected by the disaster. More than 1,200 people have been sent to 5 separate relief camps. Lakhimpur district is the most flood affected, where more than 41,600 people are in crisis. The water level of Brahmaputra river in Dibrugarh remains high. The lower areas are submerged. The Teesta River in Chungthang, Sikkim is in spate. Watch video …
NDRF and SDRF handled the front
Relief and rescue operations are being carried out rapidly in flood affected Assam. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police and fire services are delivering people to safe places.
School closed, impact on flights
Educational institutions in two districts of Assam remained closed on Saturday due to rain. At the same time, there was a disruption in the operation of flights due to strong winds and heavy rains at Guwahati Airport on Friday.
Relief work continues in Arunachal Pradesh
In Arunachal Pradesh, the administration and disaster management department is busy in relief and rescue operations. Damage is being assessed and quick assistance is being provided to the affected families.