Natural calamities that recently left Northeast India with widespread destruction

The northeastern states of India have recently faced severe natural calamities, including devastating floods, landslides, and storms, leaving widespread destruction in their wake.

 

In Assam, This year alone, the death toll from floods, landslides, storms, and lightning has tragically risen to 109. Over 5,97,600 people across multiple districts, including Cachar, Chirang, and Darrang, have been affected.

 

Cachar is the worst-hit district, with nearly 1.16 lakh people suffering. In Dhubri and Nagaon, the numbers are equally alarming, with 81,500 and 76,000 people affected respectively. Additionally, more than 2,83,700 domestic animals and poultry have been impacted by the relentless flooding.

 

Arunachal Pradesh faces a different but equally devastating challenge in July. Landslides triggered by heavy rains have snapped communication lines in seven districts, including Siang and East Siang. Roads and bridges in Anjaw, Kurung Kumey, and Papum Pare are in ruins, leaving communities isolated and desperate.

 

In Nagaland a massive landslide in Kohima has rendered 20 families homeless and damaged at least four houses in July. The state has been experiencing flooding and landslides since last month, with five individuals, including two children, feared drowned due to the extreme weather.

 

In Tripura, relentless rainfall caused a major landslide on the National Highway in the Mungiakami area of Teliamura Subdivision in June. The landslide led to a complete traffic standstill, stranding numerous vehicles. Although there were no casualties

 

Mizoram faced significant destruction due to Cyclone Remal, which made landfall on May 26, 2024. The cyclone caused heavy rains, strong winds, and massive landslides, resulting in 37 deaths, including 29 Mizos and eight non-locals.

 

In Meghalaya, a landslide in Nongpriang village claimed four lives in July. The state's death toll from natural calamities remains below ten this year.

 

Sikkim has experienced landslides affecting NH 10 in the month of July, leading to the closure of the Jorethang to Melli road near Kitam Fatak. Naga Village in North Sikkim is particularly vulnerable due to a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood and heavy rainfall.
 

 

In May, Manipur experienced its third-worst flood since 1988. Two major rivers breached their embankments, prompting the evacuation of over 2,000 people. At least two individuals have drowned in the Senapati River in Senapati district. 

 

On July 2, the state faced yet another round of flooding, with rivers like Thoubal and Iril in Imphal flowing above the flood level, leading to significant flooding in Imphal city and surrounding areas. 

 

Manipur Water Resources and Relief and Disaster Management Minister, Awangbow Newmai, inspected the rivers and various locations to prevent further flooding.