Heavy rainfall affects normal life in NE states

Heavy rainfall is affecting the northeastern states as a result of the southwest monsoon. In Arunachal Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts, including Lower Subansiri, West Kameng, West Siang, Lohit, and Changlang. Meanwhile, flash floods triggered by heavy and incessant rain have been reported from some areas. In Upper Subansiri district, the Sigin River is flowing above the danger level and has inundated a large area. It has been reported that as many as 100 houses and other infrastructure have been severely affected by the flood in the district.

In Manipur, heavy rainfall has been witnessing in different districts since yesterday affecting normal life in the State. The IMD, Imphal Centre has issued a red alert in at least two districts, Tamenglong and Senapati in the coming hours and an orange alert has been issued in eight districts of the State. Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in different places of hill districts obstructing the communication while water level has increased in most of the rivers flowing in the State. The State Water Resources Department has set up control rooms for four rain affected districts of the State and advised the public to remain in touch with the centre on flood related matters.

In Assam, normal life is paralysed due to relentless heavy rain and strong winds. The capital city, Guwahati, is reeling under floods, with daily life grinding to a standstill. Water levels of the Brahmaputra and other major rivers are rising and flowing above the danger level at several



locations across the state, including the Bharalu and Bahini rivers in Guwahati. 

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has deployed rubber boats in several low-lying areas of Guwahati to assist residents. Districts such as Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankachar, Goalpara, and Dima Hasao are at risk of flash floods, landslides, and severe waterlogging. As a result of continuous rain and stormy weather, the ferry service between Guwahati and North Guwahati has been temporarily suspended. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Assam till tomorrow, warning of continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across the state.

In Mizoram, a 37-year-old man died and another person was severely injured after a retaining wall collapsed in the Thuampui area in the northeastern part of Aizawl due to heavy rain today.

Meghalaya also witnessed heavy rainfall.  While there have been no major reports of casualties or significant damage due to rain-related incidents or landslides, road traffic has been disrupted in areas surrounding “Sohra” (more popularly known as Cherrapunji) due to landslides. In light of these events, the East Khasi Hills district administration has issued an advisory urging people to avoid traveling to Cherrapunji or to use alternate routes.

As of May 28, Meghalaya has recorded an average rainfall of 739.1 mm. The Meteorological Department has forecast continued heavy rainfall for the next two days.