Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Northeast India Flood Crisis: Thousands Affected, Deaths Rise to 36
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides across Northeast India, tragically leading to the deaths of 36 people and affecting over half a million.
Assam is the hardest hit, with many people displaced.
In Manipur, over 56,000 people are affected, and thousands of homes have been damaged.
Rescue operations are ongoing, including a search for missing army personnel in Sikkim following a landslide.
The weather forecast predicts more rain, prompting authorities to remain on high alert.
Flooding in Manipur has affected over 56,000 people, with 10,477 houses damaged.
Northeast India's death toll from floods and landslides has reached 36, affecting over 5.5 lakh people.
Assam is the worst-hit state, with 11 deaths and over 5.35 lakh people affected across 22 districts.
In Sikkim, six army personnel are missing after a landslide, and rescue operations are underway.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts more rain across Northeast India in the coming days.
- Who
- Over 5.5 lakh people affected; search and rescue teams; government officials
- What
- Severe flooding and landslides across Northeast India
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Northeast India (Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, and other states)
- Why
- Incessant rainfall
- Total Deaths
- 36
- People Affected
- Over 5.5 lakh
- Homes Damaged (Manipur)
- 10,477
- People Affected (Manipur)
- Over 56,000
- Worst Hit State
- Assam
