Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Northeast India
The weather office has warned that there will be a lot of rain in the Northeast of India over the next four days.
Places like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will get a lot of rain.
Some areas, like Papum Pare and Kurung Kumey in Arunachal Pradesh, will get the most rain.
The weather office has issued different alerts: Red Alert for very heavy rain, Orange Alert for heavy rain, and Yellow Alert for less heavy rain.
The rain could cause floods, landslides, and problems with roads.
People are advised to be careful, avoid traveling during heavy rain, and follow the instructions from local authorities.
The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC), Guwahati, has forecast widespread rain across the Northeast over the next four days.
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to witness widespread rainfall on July 17 and 18.
Papum Pare and Kurung Kumey districts in Arunachal Pradesh are under a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
The weather office has warned of potential hazards including flash floods, landslides, mudslides, overflowing streams, waterlogging, falling trees, and disruption of road connectivity.
Residents are advised to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall, keep away from landslide-prone slopes and swollen rivers, and follow advisories issued by local authorities and disaster management agencies.
- Who
- Residents of Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura
- What
- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
- When
- July 17 to July 21
- Where
- Northeast India, with the highest risk in Papum Pare, Kurung Kumey, and Anjaw districts of Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- Due to a fresh spell of widespread rain forecasted by the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC), Guwahati
Residents and Authorities
Weather Conditions
Preparedness and Response
Residents and Authorities
Residents and authorities are advised to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow advisories to ensure safety.
Weather Conditions
The weather conditions are expected to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning, posing risks of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging.
- Forecast Period
- July 17 to July 21
- Affected States
- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura
- Highest Risk Districts
- Papum Pare, Kurung Kumey, Anjaw
- Alert Levels
- Red Alert for Arunachal Pradesh on July 18, Orange Alert for July 17, Yellow Alert from July 19
- Expected Rainfall
- 12 to 20 cm in Papum Pare, 6 to 11 cm in Kurung Kumey
- Potential Hazards
- Flash floods, landslides, mudslides, overflowing streams, waterlogging, falling trees, disruption of road connectivity
- Advisories
- Stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, keep away from landslide-prone slopes and swollen rivers, follow local authorities and disaster management agencies