Northeast Flood Crisis Deepens: 34 Dead Across Six States, Amit Shah Assures Central Support
Guwahati, June 2 (The Trending People) –
The devastating floods and landslides sweeping across Northeast India have claimed 34 lives since May 29, impacting lakhs of people across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Nagaland.
The situation remains grim, prompting Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold emergency discussions with key regional leaders on Sunday.
“Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur… The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast,” Shah posted on X, assuring every possible help from the Centre.
State-Wise Toll and Impact
According to official figures, the death toll includes:
- Assam: 10 deaths
- Arunachal Pradesh: 9 deaths
- Meghalaya: 6 deaths
- Mizoram: 6 deaths
- Tripura: 2 deaths
- Nagaland: 1 death
Disaster management authorities confirmed that most deaths were caused by drowning, landslides, and waterlogging due to continuous heavy rainfall.
Assam: 3.64 Lakh People Affected
In Assam, over 3.64 lakh people in 19 districts have been affected, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Floodwaters submerged 764 villages, damaging 3,524 hectares of cropland.
The state continues to reel under the impact, with several low-lying areas submerged and thousands displaced.
Tripura: Over 10,600 Seek Shelter in Relief Camps
In Tripura, more than 10,600 people, comprising 2,800 families, have taken shelter in 60 relief camps across West Tripura, Khowai, Unakoti, and North Tripura districts.
Over 200 houses were damaged, including 92 severely, due to flash floods and incessant rains. Chief Minister Manik Saha visited relief camps on Sunday to review the situation and offer support.
Manipur: Capital Imphal Submerged
In Manipur, floodwaters inundated large parts of Imphal East and Imphal West districts after swollen rivers breached embankments in Khurai, Heingang, and Checkon.
At least 3,802 people were affected and 883 houses damaged over the past 48 hours. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, accompanied by senior officials, conducted ground visits to flood-hit areas.
Meanwhile, Army and Assam Rifles personnel rescued around 1,300 people from submerged localities.
Meghalaya and Mizoram: Widespread Damage
In Meghalaya, torrential rain affected over 1,300 people in 86 villages, damaging 37 houses. Authorities also reported damage to 45 infrastructure points, including vital bridges and public utilities.
Mizoram witnessed six fatalities, and similar infrastructure and housing losses are being assessed by local disaster teams.
Arunachal Pradesh: Second Wave of Tragedy
As previously reported, Arunachal Pradesh has experienced one of the heaviest monsoons in the world this year. Landslides and floods have killed nine people, prompting high-level alerts and ex-gratia payments from the state government.
Central Government on High Alert
The Union Home Ministry has assured full support for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations, while National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams remain deployed in key affected areas.
Experts have raised concerns that the climate change-induced rainfall variability and the fragile geography of the Northeast make it increasingly vulnerable to such extreme events.
As heavy rains continue, state authorities across the region are urging residents to:
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Stay away from rivers and water bodies
- Follow evacuation orders and weather advisories
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall in the coming days, keeping emergency agencies on maximum alert.