New Delhi: As heavy rains continue to wreck havoc across the northeast, Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke with the chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, as well as the governor of Manipur, to take stock of the situation. Shah assured them of every possible assistance from the Centre in tackling the crisis.
Taking to social media platform X, Shah said, “Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and Governor of Manipur in the wake of ongoing heavy rainfall in their states. Also assured them of every possible help to tackle any situation. The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast.”
Flood havoc across the region
Heavy and continuous rainfall has triggered severe floods and landslides across the northeastern states, leaving tens of thousands affected and causing massive infrastructure damage.
Assam is among the worst-hit states, with over 78,000 people impacted across more than 15 districts. Major rivers including the Brahmaputra and Barak are flowing above danger levels, prompting the Central Water Commission to issue an ‘orange bulletin’. Transport services, including trains and ferries, have been severely disrupted. Eight flood-related deaths have been reported so far.
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that Shah had called him to review the situation. “Hon’ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji called me a short while ago to enquire about the floods in Assam and has offered all possible assistance to deal with the ongoing situation. I have briefed him on the measures being taken and we are grateful for his concern and support,” he posted on X.
Nine deaths in Arunachal
Arunachal Pradesh has reported nine deaths due to landslides over the past two days. Torrential rains have cut off several regions and disrupted normal life.
In Sikkim, around 1,500 tourists remain stranded in the Mangan district after landslides blocked major roads. A tragic accident occurred when a vehicle carrying 11 tourists plunged into the Teesta River, resulting in one death, two injuries, and eight missing persons.
Manipur has also borne the brunt of the downpour, with 3,802 people affected and 883 houses damaged by floods and landslides in the last 48 hours.
IAF rescues 14 stranded on Assam-Arunachal border
In a coordinated rescue operation, the Indian Air Force airlifted 14 people trapped in the swollen Bomjir River on the Assam-Arunachal border. The operation was conducted at the request of Tinsukia District Commissioner Swapneel Paul. All individuals, including one from Arunachal Pradesh, were brought to safety.