Archive · 29 Jul 2026
IMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms in Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that several districts in Arunachal Pradesh will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next two days.
Papum Pare district is expected to receive very heavy rainfall, which could cause flooding and disrupt daily activities.
Other districts like East Siang, Lohit, Namsai, Longding, Lower Subansiri, and Lower Dibang Valley are also likely to face heavy rain and thunderstorms.
The ongoing monsoon has already caused significant damage, including the loss of lives, injuries, and extensive damage to infrastructure and crops.
Residents and authorities are advised to stay alert and take precautions.
IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms in several Arunachal Pradesh districts over the next two days.
Papum Pare district expected to receive very heavy rainfall (12-20 cm in 24 hours).
East Siang, Lohit, Namsai, Longding, Lower Subansiri, and Lower Dibang Valley districts likely to experience heavy rainfall (6-11 cm in 24 hours).
Monsoon has caused extensive damage, including 7 lives lost, 29 injured, and 1,49,392 people affected.
Damage to infrastructure includes roads, bridges, water supply schemes, power lines, and government buildings.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, authorities, and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- Monsoon season and weather patterns
Residents and Authorities
Natural Disaster
Preparedness and Impact
Residents and Authorities
Residents and authorities are advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions to mitigate the impact of thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rain.
Natural Disaster
The natural disaster has already claimed seven lives, injured 29 people, and affected 1,49,392 people across the state.
- Affected Districts
- Papum Pare, East Siang, Lohit, Namsai, Longding, Lower Subansiri, Lower Dibang Valley
- Rainfall Prediction
- Very heavy rainfall (12-20 cm in 24 hours) in Papum Pare; heavy rainfall (6-11 cm in 24 hours) in other districts
- Impact on Infrastructure
- Damage to 198 roads, 38 bridges, 30 culverts, 265 water supply schemes, 156 power lines, 239 electric poles, 63 government buildings, 24 schools, 46 fish ponds, 21 retaining walls, 16 flood protection walls
- Crop Damage
- 733.66 hectares of crop area damaged, including 419 hectares of horticulture plantations and 314.66 hectares of agricultural land
- Forest Area Affected
- 1,010 hectares of forest area
- Casualties and Injuries
- 7 lives lost, 29 people injured
- Affected Population
- 1,49,392 people affected