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India Today
14 hours ago
- Climate
- India Today
PM Modi likely to skip G7 summit in Canada amid strained ties: Sources
50:19 Incessant rains have triggered floods and landslides across North-East India. Over 3 lakh people in 19 Assam districts are affected, with rivers breaching danger levels. Sikkim's Teesta river has caused bridge collapses. The Indian Air Force rescued 14 people from Arunachal's Bomje river as NDRF, SDRF, and Army-led rescue efforts continue amid more rain alerts.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Video: Man Tries To Cross Hanging Bridge Amid Floods. Kiren Rijiju Reacts
A video of a man risking his life to cross a heavily flooded river via a damaged suspension bridge has emerged from the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. In the 45-second clip, shared by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on X, the unidentified person is seen clinging to the upper ropes of what looks like a broken bridge. The water flows underneath him with massive intensity. The man tries to cross the river without any protective gear. "Arunachal Pradesh receives heaviest Monsoon rains in the world. Got this video of a man crossing a traditional hanging bridge in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh near the tri-junction of India, China and Myanmar border. Please remain careful and safe. Government will provide the necessary support," Rijiju wrote alongside the video. ArunachalPradesh receives heaviest Monsoon rains in the world. Got this video of a man crossing traditional hanging bridge in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh near tri-junction of India, China & Myanmar border. Please remain careful & safe. Govt will provide necessary support. — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 1, 2025 Mr Rijiju, the MP from West Arunachal Pradesh Lok Sabha seat, in a separate post, shared that the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission were being launched by the Indian Air Force in coordination with the central armed forces, NDRF and state government forces across the North East. A critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission is being launched by the Indian Air Force, Central Armed Forces, NDRF and State Govt Forces in North East India. — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 2, 2025 Arunachal Pradesh has received massive rainfall with the onset of monsoon. At least nine people have died since May 30 in rain-related incidents and landslides in multiple districts of the state. In East Kameng, seven people, including two women and two children, were killed when a vehicle carrying members of two families was swept off the road by a huge landslide. The incident was reported between the Bana-Seppa stretch of National Highway-13, according to IANS. In the second incident, two labourers were killed and two others were rescued after a landslide in a cabbage farm near the Pine Grove area in Lower Subansiri district. The Arunachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the family of those who lost their lives in landslide-related incidents across the state. Expressing his condolences to the families, Mr Khandu assured that all necessary assistance would be provided to the affected people in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim and the Governor of Manipur in the wake of heavy rains in the regions. He has assured them of "every possible help to tackle any situation".
Times of Oman
a day ago
- Climate
- Times of Oman
India: Over 10,000 shifted to safer locations amid torrential rainfall in Tripura
Agartala: Over 10,000 people have been shifted to safer locations across Tripura as torrential monsoon rains battered the state over the past 48 hours, officials said on Sunday. Triggered by intense moisture incursion, the heavy to extremely heavy rainfall has disrupted connectivity, inundated low-lying areas, and forced thousands into relief camps, even as authorities brace for more downpours in the coming days. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Agartala, has issued a red alert across all districts of Tripura after incessant monsoon rains battered the state over the past 48 hours. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, intensified by strong moisture incursion, has severely disrupted connectivity and forced thousands into relief camps. In a release issued by the IMD, active monsoon conditions are forecasted to persist, with a high likelihood of further heavy rains today and tomorrow. In response, state authorities have mobilised rescue teams and activated emergency protocols. Bodhjung Nagar in West Tripura recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours at 198.5 mm, followed by Kailashahar in Unakoti (192.2 mm), Jirania in West Tripura (175.5 mm), and Agartala (140 mm). A total of 14 rescue teams--11 in West Tripura and 3 in Unakoti--comprising personnel from NDRF, SDRF, Assam Rifles, Fire Services, Civil Defence, Bharat Scouts, and Aapda Mitra volunteers have been deployed. Sixty relief camps have been established across West Tripura, Khowai, Unakoti, and North Tripura, currently sheltering approximately 2,800 families and over 10,600 people. Numerous roads in North Tripura, Unakoti, Dhalai, and West Tripura were temporarily blocked due to landslides and fallen trees. Quick response units from SDRF, the Forest Department, and PWD have cleared many of the affected routes. Preliminary reports show that 201 houses have been damaged, with 92 severely and 109 partially damaged, mostly in Gomati, Khowai, Sepahijala, and North Tripura. The Howrah River in Agartala reached 10.91 meters at 5 PM, crossing the danger level, although it has shown a receding trend over the past hour after remaining stagnant since morning. In Agartala city, stormwater drainage systems comprising 17 pump houses effectively cleared water stagnation within 2 to 3 hours despite high-intensity rainfall in a short period. Tripura Chief Minister, along with senior officials including the MP (Rajya Sabha), Mayor of Agartala, Revenue Secretary, DM and SP of West Tripura, visited several affected areas and relief camps including those at Chandrapur, Pratapgarh English Medium School, Vivekananda School, Pragati School, Tulsibati School, and B. R. Ambedkar School. Authorities have advised citizens to stay calm, avoid venturing near rivers and low-lying areas, and follow instructions from local administrations. The state government continues to work in close coordination with all departments to ensure relief, rehabilitation, and risk mitigation efforts are carried out efficiently and effectively.
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
IAF rescues 14 from Arunachal island
Dibrugarh: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday rescued 14 people, including 13 individuals from Assam's Tinsukia district, who had been stranded for two days on a tiny riverine island in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley district after flooding of the Dibang river. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The individuals, all workers at a private power company in Bomjir village, were trapped in the island after incessant rainfall caused the river — an upstream tributary of the Brahmaputra — to swell, cutting off their escape route. While 13 of the youths hailed from Assam's Sadiya in Tinsukia district, one belonged to Arunachal Pradesh. The group had been stranded since Friday as relentless downpour triggered severe flooding, making it impossible for the local rescue teams or the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to reach them. As their situation grew increasingly desperate, the Tinsukia district administration stepped in, coordinating with the IAF to launch an aerial rescue mission. Tinsukia district commissioner Swapneel Paul contacted the IAF's Chabua airbase in Dibrugarh on Saturday, seeking urgent assistance. "Given the rising water levels and the turbulent weather conditions, an aerial rescue was the only viable option," Paul said. Responding promptly, the IAF deployed an Mi-17 helicopter from its Chabua airbase early on Sunday morning. Braving challenging weather conditions, the crew located the isolated island, before airlifting all 14 individuals to safety. The helicopter landed back at the Sadiya govt higher secondary school playground, where the family members of the rescued individuals were relieved to see them back. Medical teams conducted immediate health check-ups, confirming that all were in stable condition. "Food was not a problem, but we had a shortage of drinking water during this period. The NDRF tried, but couldn't reach us. We are thankful to the IAF and the district administration for their prompt action," said one of the rescued youths.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Large tracts of land submerged, over 7,000 shifted to relief camps as heavy showers, thunderstorms continue to pound Tripura
Showers and thunderstorms ravaged large parts of North Tripura, Unakoti, Dhalai, Sepahijala, and West Tripura districts in the last 24 hours, inundating several regions in the state, Tripura officials said on Sunday. Bodhjungnagar in West Tripura district alone received 198.5 mm of rainfall in the last 48 hours. Speaking to this publication, a senior official of the Revenue Department said the heavy spells of rain damaged several houses and led to the uprooting of trees. A total of 7,109 people from 1,623 families have been shifted to 34 relief camps set up by the government. All roads blocked by uprooted trees were cleared by the Forest Department, local administration, and disaster management volunteers within a short time, the official informed. Pratapgarh, Aralia, Radhanagar, Pragati Road, Jogendranagar, Masterpara, Sukanta Palli, Noagaon, Bitterban slum, and many other areas in Agartala and adjoining areas of Sadar sub-division in West Tripura district were badly hit as River Haora crossed the danger level at 11 am on Sunday. As per disaster management authorities, the danger level for River Haora is 10.50 metre and the critical danger level is 11 metre, whereas the river was flowing at 10.92 metre on Sunday morning. River Juri and River Kakri in Dharmanagar of North Tripura district also crossed the critical level on Sunday morning. All other rivers in the state were found flowing below the expected flood level. Images and videos of cars and houses submerged in flood water have gone viral on social media. However, Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder assured citizens that the municipal authorities were working around the clock to drain out flood water and urged them not to get anxious and follow government instructions. The weather forecast on Sunday said light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers are very likely in all districts of Tripura in the next 24 hours. Thunderstorms with winds reaching 40-50 Kmph are also expected at a few places. Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who is visiting flood-affected areas on Sunday, posted on social media, 'Incessant rains for the past two days have flooded various parts of West Tripura district. About 1,300 families have taken shelter in government shelter houses. The government is keeping a close watch on the flooded areas. District administration has deployed NDRF/SDRF, Civil Volunteers, and other agencies in various areas. Water has accumulated in different areas of Agartala, water pumps are also running. People in flooded areas are also requested to follow government instructions and take shelter in safe places.' The floods last year cost 38 lives apart from affecting over 17 lakh people, and causing estimated damages worth Rs 15,000 crore. Over two lakh people were shifted to 889 relief camps across the state as flood waters submerged large tracts in all eight districts.
