Credited from: AA
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered devastating floods and landslides across northeastern India, resulting in at least 30 fatalities so far. States such as Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are hardest hit, with casualties largely attributed to landslides, while additional deaths are reported in Meghalaya and Mizoram. Officials from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority confirmed at least eight deaths in Assam alone, with further reports from Arunachal Pradesh detailing nine fatalities due to similar incidents, according to Dawn, AA, and Channel News Asia.
The Indian Army is actively engaged in rescue operations, evacuating over 800 civilians from flooded areas in states such as Manipur, where severe flooding has compromised infrastructure and safety. Officials have reported a total of 364,000 people affected across 17 districts in Assam, prompting the establishment of 52 relief camps. The government is mobilizing resources to support relief efforts, according to AA, TRT Global, and Al Jazeera.
Officials have issued red alerts in multiple districts due to the relentless downpour, which has caused the Brahmaputra and its tributaries to breach their banks. Local governments are advising residents to remain vigilant, as more heavy rain is forecast in the coming days. This season typically brings essential rainfall for agriculture but simultaneously results in widespread devastation, highlighting significant challenges posed by changing climate patterns, as noted by Dawn, AA, and Channel News Asia.