In Sikkim, 34 people were evacuated from landslide-hit Chhaten by helicopters
The flood situation in the Northeast remained critical on Monday (June 2, 2025) as the toll due to deluge and landslides triggered by heavy rain over the past few days rose to 36, while over 5.5 lakh remained affected across several states in the region.
In the current wave of floods and landslides across the northeastern region, Assam reported the highest number of fatalities at 11, followed by 10 in Arunachal Pradesh, six in Meghalaya, five in Mizoram, three in Sikkim and one in Tripura.
Monsoon woes: On the southwest monsoon and the northeast
Assam | Death toll rises to 11
In Assam, more than 5.35 lakh people were affected by the deluge in 22 districts as the death toll increased by one to reach 11, while 15 rivers were flowing in a spate, an official bulletin said.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Lakhimpur district, among the worst-hit areas, and assured the affected people of all possible assistance.
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Road, rail and ferry services remained affected in the state due to heavy rain in several areas.
