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Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Climate
- Al Bawaba
44 dead, 800,000 affected as torrential rains sweep northeast India
Published June 4th, 2025 - 04:51 GMT In Assam, one of the hardest-hit states, authorities confirmed 17 deaths, including six in the past 24 hours and five due to landslides. ALBAWABA- At least 44 people have lost their lives and over 800,000 have been affected as relentless rains and devastating landslides batter India's northeastern states. Also Read Weird clouds appear in Indianapolis following tornado The deluge, ongoing since last week, has submerged villages, triggered deadly landslides, and forced thousands from their homes. In Assam, one of the hardest-hit states, authorities confirmed 17 deaths, including six in the past 24 hours and five due to landslides. Over 617,000 people across 1,489 villages have been impacted, with emergency relief efforts underway. — Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) June 4, 2025 Arunachal Pradesh reported 12 rain-related fatalities, while neighboring Sikkim has also been ravaged by landslides. The Indian Army, leading rescue operations in the treacherous terrain of north Sikkim, said two soldiers and a porter were killed, with search efforts ongoing for six missing individuals. 'Every life matters,' the Army stated, underscoring the challenges posed by unstable ground and high-altitude weather conditions. Other northeastern states have also reported casualties, though specific figures remain forthcoming. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with local authorities on Tuesday, assuring full federal support for the affected regions. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Climate
- Times of Oman
North Sikkim landslide: Air Force rescues 33 people, including 2 US nationals from landslide-hit Chaten
Chaten (Sikkim): In the wake of heavy rains and devastating landslides in North Sikkim, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday carried out urgent rescue and relief operations in the remote region of Chaten and evacuated 33 stranded people, including two US nationals, from the remote and rain-battered Chaten region of North Sikkim. In a statement, the Indian Air Force said, "In response to the devastating landslides in Sikkim, Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters rapidly launched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Ops -- dropping relief supplies, inserting NDRF teams, and evacuating 33 stranded individuals, including two US nationals, from the remote Chaten region." However, a prior operation to evacuate 113 stranded tourists from Lachen during the early hours had to be called off due to bad weather. An Mi-17 helicopter carrying nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel took off from Pakyong Airport around 6 am, but was forced to return mid-air because of poor visibility near Mangan and Chaten. The tourists have been stranded in Lachen for over a day after multiple landslides blocked key roads, cutting off access to the area. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for North Sikkim, warning of continued heavy rainfall over the next three days. Meanwhile, the Indian Army has reached Lachen village on foot, navigating through dangerous terrain and extreme weather. The troops were able to locate all 113 stranded tourists. "In the wake of a devastating landslide in North Sikkim, the #IndianArmy is leading relentless search and rescue operations under extreme weather and hazardous terrain. Lachen village, completely cut off, has been reached on foot, with 113 stranded tourists located -- 30 of them, including foreign nationals, airlifted on 3 June," the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a post on X. The Army is also searching for six missing persons in the region. Specialised teams equipped with advanced tools are working in unstable and high-altitude conditions to find them. "Search efforts continue for six missing individuals. Despite unstable ground and high-altitude challenges, specialised teams and equipment are on the ground. The Army stands resolute: every life matters, and every effort continues. #IndianArmy #SikkimLandslide," the MoD added. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has also been responding swiftly to landslides, road blockages, and communication blackouts across Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and parts of Bhutan. The MoD stated, "Incessant rains across Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Eastern Bhutan have triggered landslides, road blockages, and communication blackouts. BRO India has responded with unmatched urgency -- clearing debris in Mizoram, restoring access in Sikkim, keeping the Koloriang-Lee-Sarli-Huri lifeline operational in Arunachal's Kurung Kumey, and swiftly reopening the Darranga-Trashigang Highway in Bhutan after a massive landslide on 30 May." "Working around the clock in hostile terrain, BRO ensures connectivity, relief, and critical support. A testament to resilience and India's enduring regional partnership," it added. The Government of Mizoram had earlier issued an advisory asking dignitaries and officials to postpone their visits to the state due to severe weather conditions. The advisory comes after several days of intense rainfall that have triggered landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and rockfalls in various districts.
Russia Today
4 days ago
- Climate
- Russia Today
Over 500,000 people affected by floods in Himalayan region (VIDEOS)
Heavy floods in the Himalayan region of India have caused at least 36 deaths and affected more than 500,000 people, the authorities and media said on Monday. Landslides, floods, and lightning storms have hit the northeastern region, media said. The authorities reported that more than a thousand tourists trapped in the state of Sikkim were evacuated on Monday. Army rescue teams saved around 500 people stranded in flooded areas in the state of Meghalaya, Reuters reported. Persistent heavy rainfall in several regions has caused transport disruptions, including road, rail, and ferry services. Three army personnel were killed and nine others went missing after a landslide struck a military camp in Chhaten in Sikkim on Sunday, Hindustan Times reported. The state of Assam has reported the highest number of fatalities, as well as 15 rivers rising above the danger mark, according to the Times of India. 'We are facing a lot of challenges. I have a child, their bed is submerged in water. What will we do in such a situation? We keep ourselves awake throughout the night,' ANI quoted Silchar resident Sonu Devi as saying. In the northeastern state of Manipur, over 19,000 people have been impacted by floods after several rivers overflowed and embankments were breached due to heavy rainfall over the past four days. #IndianArmy#EasternCommand#IndianArmedForces#NationFirst#WeCare#FloodRelief#OpJalRahat2 Incessant rains and consequent landslides and floods at many places in the #NorthEasternStates saw troops of #IndianArmy and #AssamRifles swiftly responding to assist the… The death toll from floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh has risen to ten, and in Mizoram, mudslides have caused the blockage of 212 roads, according to an official bulletin cited by AP. At least five people have died due to landslides, house collapses, and other rain-related incidents in Mizoram, including three Myanmarese refugees, according to a Hindustan Times report. VIDEO | The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched rescue and relief operations in Sikkim as the northeastern state reels under landslides and floods following heavy rainfall in the region. The IAF has rescued first batch of civilians stranded from Chaten, North Sikkim.…
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
3 Indian Army troopers die in a landslide following torrential rains in the northeast
GUWAHATI, India — Three Indian Army troopers died and six others, including an officer and his family, were missing after a massive landslide hit a forward military post in northeastern India's Sikkim state along the border with China, a statement from local defense authorities said on Monday. The incident happened Sunday night after a 'catastrophic landslide,' triggered by heavy rainfall, struck the army camp at Chaten in north Sikkim, around 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the state capital, Gangtok, the statement said.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
3 Indian Army troopers die in a landslide following torrential rains in the northeast
Three Indian Army troopers died and six others, including an officer and his family, were missing after a massive landslide hit a forward military post in northeastern India's Sikkim state along the border with China, a statement from local defense authorities said on Monday. The incident happened Sunday night after a 'catastrophic landslide,' triggered by heavy rainfall, struck the army camp at Chaten in north Sikkim, around 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the state capital, Gangtok, the statement said. The army is working round the clock to locate the six missing persons, including the commanding officer of the post, his wife, and daughter, the statement said. The death toll in the devastating rain-triggered floods and mudslides in northeastern India in the past four days has gone up to 36, with the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam recording 10 deaths each. Thousands of people whose homes were submerged in Assam and elsewhere are lodged in government-run relief camps, officials said. In Mizoram state, mudslides led to the blockage of 212 roads, according to an official bulletin.
