New Delhi: At least 32 people have been killed in the Northeastern states due to torrential rain that has resulted in floods and landslides. Several areas of the region as well as transportation have been badly affected. National Highway (NH) 17, the major road that links Meghalaya to Assam, has been swept away. Roads in Boko and Chaygaon have washed away, resulting in loss of connectivity between Guwahati and Tura.
The Shingra forest area near Boko, located about 70 km from Guwahati, has suffered damage due to extreme flooding. Trucks and heavy vehicles got stuck, while smaller ones were forced to reroute via Bongaigaon.
Devastation across states
The states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram have suffered massive losses.
In Assam alone, almost 60,000 lives were impacted due to the heavy downpour. In the state, five people were killed due to the inclement weather in six districts. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has reported five deaths in the Kamrup Metropolitan district.
Arunachal Pradesh recorded nine deaths, with seven of the victims belonging to two families. A landslide swept a Brezza car into a deep gorge along the NH-13 stretch between Bana and Seppa on Friday night, killing all seven occupants.
Moderate to heavy rain in Assam, Arunachal
Most parts of Assam are expected to receive moderate rainfall on Sunday. Thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds (30 to 40 km/h), and heavy to very heavy rain are very likely at isolated places.
Several parts of Assam have been placed under red and orange alerts, while the rest of the Northeastern states are under orange and yellow alerts.
Arunachal Pradesh may also receive moderate rainfall on Sunday. The weather department has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning from June 1 to 5, and continued heavy rainfall on June 5 and 6 across the state.
About 1,100 people across 49 villages have been affected by landslides, flash floods, and power disruptions in Meghalaya. Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty with wind speed 30 to 40 kmph and heavy rain are likely to be received at isolated places.
Heavy downpour resulted in flood-like conditions in parts of Imphal on Saturday. Waterlogging disrupted daily life. Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty with wind speed 30 to 40 kmph and heavy rain were very likely at isolated places. Most parts of the state have been flooded by knee-deep water.