Daijiworld Media Network – Guwahati

Guwahati, Jun 5: The flood situation across the northeastern region remains grim, with the overall death toll rising to 46 since May 29. While rainfall intensity has seen a marginal dip, devastation continues, particularly in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur — the worst-affected states in this deluge.

According to reports from disaster management authorities, the fatalities were primarily due to drowning, landslides, waterlogging, and other rain-related calamities. Among the states, Assam has recorded the highest number of deaths at 19, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 12, Meghalaya with 6, Mizoram with 5, Tripura with 2, and one each in Nagaland and Manipur.

As per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), floods have affected over 6.79 lakh people across 1,494 villages in 21 districts. Additionally, more than 14,977 hectares of cropland have been submerged, raising concerns about food security and agrarian loss.

The state's major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above the danger mark at multiple locations. Other rivers breaching warning levels include Burhidihing, Kopili, Barak, Sonai, Rukni, Dhaleswari, Katakhal, and Kushiyara, posing threats of further inundation.

In Arunachal Pradesh, the situation remains precarious with continuous rainfall triggering fresh landslides and flooding. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) confirmed that over 3,000 people have been affected across 23 districts. Though no new fatalities were reported in the last two days, the state has already lost 12 lives — including women and children — in the districts of East Kameng, Lower Subansiri, Longding, Lohit, and Anjaw.

Fresh landslides have blocked key routes including the Likabali-Aalo highway near Magi and Siji, severely disrupting vehicular movement and access to relief efforts.

Among the affected areas, Changlang district bears the brunt with six villages inundated and over 2,231 people displaced. Notably, scenic tourist spots like Zupra and River Café near the Noa-Dehing river now lie submerged, adding to the state's economic and environmental distress.

While the spotlight remains on Assam and Arunachal, other northeastern states have not been spared. Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Nagaland have also reported casualties and damages, with officials continuing to monitor and respond to evolving flood scenarios.

Authorities in all seven affected states are on high alert, with rescue and relief operations underway, even as more rain is forecasted in the coming days.