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India.com
3 days ago
- Climate
- India.com
7 killed in Arunachal landslide, four dead in Mizoram flash floods as heavy rains, thunderstorms pound Northeast
Heavy rains triggered flash-floods, landslides in parts of Northeast, killing 7 people in Arunachal Pradesh, and four in Mizoram. (File/ANI) Arunachal landslide: A landslide killed seven people on the National Highway in Seppa West assembly constituency in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, while four persons died in multiple incidents of flash floods and landslides in Mizoram as heavy rains, accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms ravaged parts of India's Northeast region during the last 24 hours. 7 dead in Arunachal landslide In a statement on X, Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung expressed condolences over the loss of life in the landslide incident that occurred between Bana village and the Seppa area and advised people to avoid travelling at night during the monsoon season. 'It's very painful to hear about the tragic loss of seven lives in my Assembly constituency due to a landslide on NH 13 Road in between Bana & Seppa. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families during this difficult time. I request everyone to remain vigilant and avoid travelling at night during the monsoon season. My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. May their souls rest in peace. Om Shanti Shanti,' Natung wrote in a post on X. Four killed in flash floods, landslides in Mizoram Meanwhile, as many as four people have died in multiple incidents of flash floods and landslides in Mizoram during the last 24 hours. Landslides have been reported in Aizawl, Lunglei, Champhai, Kolasib, Serchhip, Lawngtlai, Mamit, Saitual, Khawzawl and Hnahthial districts, damaging several houses and roads, and threatening lives of residents, according to the respective District Disaster Management Authorities in these districts. As per DDMA reports, three people of a family died in the flash floods in Champhai district, while another was killed in Serchhip district. One person was trapped under debris, but has been rescued, according to officials. 'I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the recent heavy rainfall in Mizoram. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and those who have lost their homes and properties. I pray for the speedy recovery of all injured. I commend the tireless efforts of all involved in the rescue operations amidst this crisis,' Mizoram Governor General VK Singh expressed his condolences in a post on X. Singh urged residents to remain vigilant and exercise utmost caution as heavy rains continued to pound the Northeaster state. 'As heavy rains persist, I urge everyone, especially those in disaster-prone areas, to remain vigilant and exercise utmost caution,' he added. IMD issues heavy rains warning for Arunachal Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for Arunachal Pradesh for the coming week, till June 6, predicting 'very heavy rain, thunderstorm and Lightning' on May 31, ANI reported. Additionally, the local weather department has forecast 'heavy rain, thunderstorms and Lightning' from June 1 to 5 while predicting only 'heavy rain' on June 5 and 6. Earlier this week, the IMD issued a multi-hazard weather warning, predicting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in many parts of the country. Several other regions including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Lakshadweep, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, Odisha and Telangana may experience heavy rain at isolated places, the weather department had said. Thunderstorms with lightning alone were also expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Konkan region in Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada; and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. (With ANI inputs)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
7 Killed In Landslides In Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar: Seven people, including two women and two children, were killed in a massive landslide on National Highway-13 in Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district amid heavy rains, officials said here on Saturday. An official said that a vehicle carrying seven people was swept away by a massive landslide between the Bana-Seppa stretch of NH-13 in East Kameng district and plunged into a gorge. The Maruti car was moving towards Seppa when the rain-triggered landslide struck it on Friday night. The rescue team later recovered the bodies. The Bana-Seppa route is widely regarded as one of the most landslide-prone corridors in Arunachal Pradesh, especially during the monsoon season (June to September). Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister and local MLA Mama Natung, and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju deeply condoled the deaths. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in his post said: "Deeply saddened by the tragic landslide in Arunachal Pradesh that claimed seven innocent lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May the departed souls rest in peace. Prayers for strength and healing to all affected by this heartbreaking loss." In a post on his X handle, Mama Natung said: "It's very painful to hear about the tragic loss of seven lives in my Assembly constituency due to a landslide on NH 13 Road in between Bana and Seppa." "My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families during this difficult time. I request everyone to remain vigilant and avoid travelling at night during the monsoon season. My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. May their souls rest in peace. Om Shanti Shanti," he said. Most of the northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, have been experiencing incessant rains since Thursday, badly affecting normal life. Due to the rains and landslides, road communications were severely affected in many districts across Arunachal Pradesh. A hanging bridge in Chulyu village, under Keyi Panyor district, has been completely washed away due to incessant rainfall. The bridge served as a shortcut to the main highway leading to Pitapool.
United News of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- United News of India
Seven killed in Arunachal landslide
Itanagar, May 31 (UNI) Seven people died in a landslide on National Highway-13 between Bana and Seppa in Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district late Friday night amid heavy rains, leading to shock and major traffic disruption in the region. Sources said a vehicle carrying seven people was swept away by a massive landslide on the Bana-Seppa stretch of NH-13 and plunged into a deep gorge. The vehicle was traveling towards Seppa when the rain-triggered landslide struck it. Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister and local MLA Mama Natung has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in his Assembly constituency. In a message, Natung extended his condolences to the bereaved families, stating: 'It's very painful to hear about the tragic loss of seven lives in my Assembly constituency. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.' The Minister urged citizens to remain cautious during the monsoon season and avoid travel during nights, especially in landslide-prone areas. 'I request everyone to remain vigilant and avoid traveling at night during the monsoon season. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families. Om Shanti Shanti,' Natung added. Authorities have launched rescue and clearance operations at the site, while local administration has urged citizens to exercise caution and restrict travel during extreme weather conditions. Meanwhile, sources said that rescue teams have recovered all seven bodies, but their identities are yet to be established. The northeastern state has been experiencing incessant rains since Thursday. UNI TD PRS
United News of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Arunachal Guv reviews state's internal security
Itanagar, May 2 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik reviewed the state's internal security situation during a high-level meeting held at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Friday. The meeting was attended by Home Minister Mama Natung, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Vivek Kishore, and IGP (Law & Order) Chukhu Apa. Key issues including the progress of border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border, enhancement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime, and other critical internal security matters were discussed in the crucial meeting. Highlighting the strategic and socio-economic importance of the Indo-Myanmar border fencing in Arunachal Pradesh, given its sensitive geopolitical location, the Governor underscored the need for robust fencing infrastructure with designated crossing points to curb illegal infiltration, arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and insurgent movement. While emphasizing on facilitating the fencing project, he noted that fencing would serve as a visible demarcation of Indian territory, contributing to a secure and stable environment conducive to border area development. The Governor also called for strengthening the ILP system, describing it as a vital legal and administrative safeguard for Arunachal Pradesh. He stated that the ILP is essential for regulating the entry of non-residents, thereby preserving the demographic balance and protecting the rights and cultural identity of indigenous communities. He emphasized that a strict and efficient ILP mechanism enhances law enforcement and monitoring of visitors. Additionally, the Governor discussed the state's surrender policy and reviewed the overall security situation along with the Home Minister and senior police officials. He commended the efforts of the state police force in maintaining law and order, and encouraged continued vigilance and proactive measures to ensure peace, security, and development in the region. UNI TD SJC
