The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh has turned dire as incessant monsoon rains continue to trigger landslides and flash floods across multiple districts, affecting over 3,000 people in 23 districts, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to a report from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), 12 lives have been lost so far due to rain-induced disasters—nine in landslides, one in flooding, one due to a wall collapse, and another in a weather-related tree fall incident reported earlier in May in Longding.
Fresh landslides were reported in Dibang Valley, Anjaw, and along the Likabali-Aalo highway, severely disrupting road connectivity. Major rivers across the state remain swollen, adding to the threat of further inundation. In Changlang district, the worst-hit so far, at least six villages were flooded, displacing over 2,231 residents. Flash floods washed away part of the Makantong bridge, cutting off Miao from Bordumsa on the Trans-Arunachal Highway.
Significant damage was reported in Miao subdivision, including submerged tourist spots like Zupra and River Café and loss of livestock and horticultural assets. Infrastructure at the ITI in Balinong under Kharsang Circle, including hostels and staff quarters, also sustained heavy damage.
