Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods and Landslides in Northeast India, School Closed in Mizoram



Northeast India has been severely impacted by relentless monsoon rains since late May, causing widespread flooding and deadly landslides across several states. At least 36 people have lost their lives, and over 550,000 residents have been affected, with the State of Assam bearing the brunt of the disaster.


In Assam, continuous heavy rains have caused major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, to overflow, inundating 1,254 villages and damaging more than 12,000 hectares of crops. The state has reported 11 fatalities, with floodwaters disrupting road, rail, and ferry services, and prompting power outages in many areas. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered electricity disconnections in vulnerable zones to prevent electrocution and assured relief efforts for affected communities.


Mizoram’s Aizawl district witnessed landslides that claimed five lives, leading authorities to close all schools as a precautionary measure. Similarly, flood alerts have been issued in Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Sikkim, where rescue operations are ongoing. In Manipur, over 19,000 people have been displaced, with thousands sheltered in relief camps.


The Indian Army and Air Force have been actively engaged in rescue and relief operations, evacuating stranded residents and tourists, and supplying essential food and medical aid. The Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rainfall in the region, raising concerns about further flooding and landslides.


Experts attribute the severity of the floods to the region’s hilly terrain, heavy monsoon precipitation, and changing climate patterns, which have intensified the monsoon’s impact this year. Authorities continue to urge residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant and follow safety advisories as the situation develops.


This monsoon crisis highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Northeast India during the rainy season, with significant human and economic costs. Efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience remain critical to mitigating future impacts. 

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