Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Fresh floods, landslides hit Arunachal as IMD warns of more rain
Arunachal Pradesh in India is experiencing severe floods and landslides due to heavy monsoon rains.
Many people have been affected, and some have lost their homes or been injured.
The weather department has warned that more heavy rain is expected, which could cause even more flooding and damage.
Rescue teams are trying to help those in need, but the strong currents and bad weather are making it difficult.
The government is working to repair the damaged roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
Fresh floods and landslides reported in East Siang and Kamle districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall on Sunday, with alerts for Papum Pare, East Kameng, and Anjaw districts.
Seven lives lost, 29 injured, and 1,49,257 people affected by the ongoing monsoon fury.
Extensive damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and power lines.
Rescue operations suspended due to strong currents, scheduled to resume on Sunday.
- Who
- Residents of Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in East Siang, Kamle, and Lower Dibang Valley districts
- What
- Fresh floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall
- When
- July 19, with ongoing impact and forecast for more rain on Sunday
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rains leading to floods and landslides
- Areas Affected
- East Siang, Kamle, Lower Dibang Valley, Upper Siang, and others
- Casualties
- 7 lives lost, 29 injured
- People Affected
- 1,49,257
- Districts Affected
- 26
- Villages Affected
- 576
- Houses Damaged
- 806
- Agricultural Loss
- 312.86 hectares
- Horticulture Loss
- 420.5 hectares
- Infrastructure Damage
- 192 roads, 32 bridges, 30 culverts, 265 water supply facilities, 156 power lines, 224 electric poles
- Rainfall Forecast
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning