Monsoon rains have left a trail of destruction across the northeastern states of India, triggering landslides, flash floods and widespread dislocation. At least 12 lives have been lost, with several others feared trapped or missing. Daily life has come to a standstill in parts of Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur as heavy rainfall continues unabated.
In Assam, landslides in the Kamrup (Metro) district, particularly in Guwahati city, have claimed at least five lives. The deceased include residents buried under debris following hillside collapses after incessant downpours. Floodwaters have surged in Lakhimpur and other districts, displacing thousands. The state disaster management authorities reported that more than 10,000 individuals have been impacted across Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), and Cachar districts. Several residents have been relocated to relief camps as authorities declared red alerts in the worst-hit areas.
In Mizoram, the situation turned grim after five houses and a hotel collapsed due to landslides in Lawngtlai town. Several individuals, including those believed to be from Myanmar, are feared dead or trapped beneath the rubble. A separate incident in Aizawl claimed the life of a 37-year-old man after a retaining wall gave way in the Thuampui locality. Rescue operations are under way in extremely challenging conditions, with officials racing against time amid persistent rain and blocked access routes.
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Meghalaya has reported three casualties in rain-related incidents. A 50-year-old woman was killed by a landslide in Lumkyntung village, while a 35-year-old man drowned in Pomlakrai Mawbynna. In a tragic turn, a 15-year-old boy lost his life after a tree fell on him in Mawkynrew Block. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has announced ex gratia payments to the victims’ families and directed district officials to remain on high alert.
In Tripura, a 16-year-old boy drowned in a pond in the Jirania area of West Tripura district during heavy downpours. The state has witnessed water inundation in several low-lying pockets, displacing over 200 people who have been moved to relief camps in West Tripura and Khowai districts. Emergency teams are monitoring the situation closely as rainfall continues.
Manipur too has been battered by unrelenting rains, with several localities in the Imphal Valley — including Kakwa, Thangmeiband, and Sagolband — experiencing severe waterlogging. Vehicular movement has been severely hampered. Rivers such as Imphal and Serou have crossed warning levels, prompting district authorities to issue advisories asking residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
With the India Meteorological Department forecasting continued heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours, northeastern states remain on edge. Schools have been closed in several districts, and disaster response teams are on standby. State governments have urged people to exercise caution and cooperate with relief efforts as the region grapples with one of the most intense monsoon spells in recent years.
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