Rescue Teams Deployed After Floods and Landslides Strike Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

India — June 2026

Rescue teams have been deployed across parts of northeastern India after heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding and landslides in the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, leaving communities cut off and prompting urgent evacuation efforts.

Authorities said relentless monsoon rains caused rivers to overflow, inundating villages, damaging homes, and washing out roads and bridges. Landslides in hilly areas blocked major routes and isolated several communities, making access difficult for emergency responders.

Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), state disaster response teams, police, and the military have been deployed to conduct rescue operations. Using boats, helicopters, and specialized equipment, crews are evacuating stranded residents and delivering food, drinking water, and medical supplies to affected areas.

Officials have established temporary relief camps to shelter families displaced by the flooding, while medical teams are providing emergency care and monitoring for potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases.

Authorities continue to warn of additional heavy rainfall in the region, raising concerns that flooding and landslides could worsen in the coming days. Residents living near rivers and on unstable hillsides have been urged to remain alert and follow evacuation orders where necessary.

Infrastructure has also been heavily affected, with damaged roads, disrupted power supplies, and interruptions to transportation and communication services reported across several districts.

Government officials said efforts are focused on rescuing those in immediate danger, restoring essential services, and assessing the full extent of the damage once weather conditions improve.

As emergency operations continue, humanitarian agencies and local volunteers are working alongside government responders to provide relief and support to thousands of people affected by the disaster.