Seven people were killed in a landslide in Arunachal Pradesh, while four died in flash floods and rain-related disasters in Mizoram.
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)
