Landslides, Floods Ravage Arunachal: 4 Dead, Rescue Underway

Arunachal Pradesh is currently facing a severe monsoon crisis, with heavy rainfall triggering widespread floods and landslides. More than 94,200 people residing in 333 villages across 26 districts have been impacted. The state emergency operation center reported that Upper Siang district is the most affected, experiencing landslides at 16 locations.

Tragically, four lives have been lost due to these rain-induced disasters. Three individuals perished in a flash flood on June 24, 2026, in Keyi Panyor, while another person died in a landslide on June 28, 2026, in Sarti village. Two women are still missing in Keyi Panyor.

Relief and rescue operations are actively underway, with the Army and Air Force deploying helicopters to assist stranded individuals and deliver aid. National and State Disaster Response Force teams are also involved in these critical efforts. The monsoon's impact extends to significant damage to crops, farmlands, roads, bridges, and government infrastructure, including water supply systems and power lines. The India Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning for several districts in the coming days, escalating concerns.

Farmlands spanning 334.2 hectares have suffered damage, including horticulture and agriculture sectors. Forest areas covering approximately 1,010 hectares have also been affected. The extensive damage includes 131 roads, 19 bridges, 191 water supply systems, 58 government buildings, and hundreds of houses. Hydropower projects, flood protection walls, hospitals, and schools have also sustained damage, highlighting the pervasive impact of the extreme weather.