More than 5.5 lakh people affected by Northeast floods; toll rises to 36
More than 5.5 lakh people affected by Northeast floods; toll rises to 36
Digital Desk: As the number of fatalities from the flood and landslides brought on by the recent heavy rains climbed to 36, the flood situation in the Northeast remained severe on June 2, 2025.
With 11 fatalities, Assam recorded the greatest number in the current flood and landslide wave sweeping the northeast, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with ten, Meghalaya with six, Mizoram with five, Sikkim with three, and Tripura with one.
According to an official bulletin, 15 rivers were flowing in an upsurge and more than 5.35 lakh people were impacted by the flood in 22 districts of Assam.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited one of the hardest-hit districts, Lakhimpur, and promised the impacted residents that they would receive all the help they needed.
Heavy rain continued to disrupt road, rail, and ferry services across the state.
A landslide in Chhaten, North Sikkim, forced the evacuation of 34 persons. The rescue mission included injured army men, their families, and tourists who were stuck. The incident also involved 23 NDRF troops hunting for missing soldiers following a landslide at the army base.
Flash floods caused by overflowing rivers and embankment breaches have harmed over 56,000 people in Manipur, destroying 10,477 homes and affecting 56,516 individuals, especially in the Imphal East area.
Arunachal Pradesh has seen an increase in landslides and floods, with one death reported in Lohit district. 938 persons are affected in 156 villages spread over 23 districts. Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik warned locals to remain vigilant in prone areas.
Tripura's flood scenario continues to improve due to low rainfall and river flow below danger levels. However, more than 10,000 people remain in government aid camps. The state administration has established 66 camps, housing 2,926 families or 10,813 people. West Tripura district has the most functioning camps.
Mizoram schools closed on June 2, 2025, owing to severe rain, resulting in landslides, mudslides, rockfalls, and waterlogging. Five persons, including three Myanmarese refugees, have been killed since May 24, creating widespread devastation.
