Torrential Rains Wreak Havoc in Northeast India, 26 Dead🌧️
Widespread Rainfall Continues for Fourth Consecutive Day🚣
At least 26 people were killed across northeastern states on Saturday, while dozens remain missing as torrential rains continue to batter the region. The situation has triggered mass evacuations in several cities.
Arunachal Pradesh: Landslides Claim Nine Lives🗻
Two deadly landslides killed nine people in Arunachal Pradesh. A vehicle carrying seven passengers was struck by a landslide along the Bana-Seppa stretch of NH-13 in East Kameng district. All bodies were recovered on Saturday. Two laborers died in another incident near the Pine Grove area in Lower Subansiri.
Meghalaya: Lightning and Drowning Incidents Kill Four⚡
Two girls were killed by lightning in West Garo Hills district. Another man drowned in Ri-Bhoi district. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced ₹4 lakh in compensation for the families of the deceased.
Assam: Floods and Landslides Result in Eight Deaths🌊
Floods claimed lives in Golaghat and Lakhimpur, while five more people were killed in a landslide in Kamrup Metro. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma blamed illegal hill construction in Meghalaya for worsening flood conditions in Guwahati.
Mizoram: Landslide Kills Four, Including Refugees⛰️
Three refugees from Myanmar and one local resident were killed in Chanmary due to a house collapse caused by landslides.
Tripura: Thunderstorms Leave One Dead, Hundreds Homeless🌩️
Heavy rains and thunderstorms led to one drowning death in Jirania. Over 200 people were left homeless over the last two days.
Manipur: Major Rivers Near Danger Levels🚣
Rivers like Nambul, Iril, and Nambol neared warning levels following four days of incessant rain. Flooding affected several areas in Imphal East district.
Sikkim: Nine Missing in Teesta River Accident🚗
Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha general secretary Itishree Jena and eight others are missing after their vehicle plunged into the Teesta river. Authorities are continuing search operations.
Karnataka: Landslides Continue Amid Decreasing Rainfall🏔️
Rainfall subsided in Dakshina Kannada, but landslides were still reported. Minister Dinesh Gundurao assured that rain-related deaths and damages would be treated as natural disasters for compensation.
Kerala: Four Dead, Hundreds Relocated🌩️
Four rain-related deaths were reported in 24 hours. Hundreds of people from low-lying areas were shifted to relief camps for safety.
IMD Issues Red Alerts🔴
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued red alerts across multiple northeastern regions, warning of more rainfall in the coming days as rescue operations continue.
Condolences and Relief Efforts Underway🙏
Officials across states have expressed condolences and are closely monitoring the situation. Relief measures and compensations have been announced for the affected families.
Stay Safe and Alert⚠️
Residents are advised to remain cautious, stay informed through official updates, and relocate if necessary to avoid further casualties from the ongoing weather crisis.
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