The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh has worsened significantly, with the death toll climbing to four and more than 90,000 people affected across all 28 districts following a week of relentless rain, flash floods, and landslides.
Widespread Impact and Latest Casualties
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), 90,499 people in 251 villages spread across 202 administrative circles have been impacted since June 24. The latest fatality was reported from Sarti village in Anjaw district due to a landslide. Three earlier deaths occurred in the flash flood that struck Possa in Keyi Panyor district. Two women remain missing, while 21 people were injured in that incident.
Upper Siang district is the worst-affected with 47,357 people impacted, followed by Siang, Kra Daadi, and East Kameng.
High-Level Assessment and Relief Measures
Chief Minister Pema Khandu, accompanied by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, conducted aerial and ground surveys of the devastated Keyi Panyor district to evaluate the damage and review ongoing relief operations. Chouhan stated that the visit was at the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure comprehensive support for affected communities.
Extensive damage has been reported to 342 kutcha houses, 82 pucca houses, agricultural fields, roads, bridges, power infrastructure, and other public assets. Rescue and relief operations continue with support from NDRF, SDRF, the Indian Air Force, and local volunteers. Relief camps have been established in the worst-hit areas, and essential supplies are being distributed.
Governor K.T. Parnaik also reviewed the situation with the Chief Minister, calling for a coordinated “whole-of-the-state” approach while commending the efforts of all agencies involved in rescue and rehabilitation.
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