Guwahati | Fresh waves of heavy rainfall have intensified the flood and landslide situation across Arunachal Pradesh, affecting more than 94,000 people and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture and forest areas, according to the latest report from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).

The SEOC said that 94,243 people living in 333 villages spread across 237 administrative circles in 26 districts have been impacted during the ongoing monsoon season. Among the worst-affected districts are Upper Siang, Siang and Kra Daadi, where repeated rainfall has triggered multiple incidents of flooding and landslides.

In the past 24 hours alone, Changlang district reported heavy rainfall accompanied by flooding and a landslide. Upper Subansiri recorded two flood incidents and three landslides, while Upper Siang witnessed as many as 16 landslides. A rain-induced rockfall was also reported from East Kameng district, highlighting the continuing vulnerability of the state’s hilly terrain to extreme weather events.

The monsoon-related disasters have claimed four lives so far this season. One person was killed in a landslide at Sarti village in Anjaw district on June 28, while three others lost their lives in a flash flood at Possa in Keyi Panyor district. Authorities also reported that 21 people have sustained injuries, while two women remain missing.

Rescue and relief operations are continuing in affected areas with coordinated efforts from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and various state government agencies.

The impact on livelihoods has been significant. According to the SEOC, floods and landslides have damaged 334.2 hectares of crop land, including 185.5 hectares under horticulture and 148.7 hectares under agricultural cultivation. In addition, nearly 1,010 hectares of forest area have been affected by the ongoing weather-related disasters.

Public infrastructure has suffered extensive losses across several districts. Damage assessments indicate that 131 roads, 19 bridges, 21 culverts and 191 water supply systems have been affected. The disasters have also damaged 58 government buildings, 21 power transmission lines, 224 electric poles, four hydel projects and seven flood protection structures.

Essential public facilities have not been spared. Two hospitals and three schools have sustained damage, while hundreds of residential houses have either been partially or fully affected by floods and landslides.

In Keyi Panyor district, where flash floods caused significant destruction earlier this season, two relief camps remain operational. A total of 252 displaced residents are currently taking shelter in these camps as authorities continue relief and rehabilitation measures.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that rainfall activity is likely to persist over the coming days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is forecast over Lohit, Changlang and Tirap districts on Wednesday.

On Thursday, intense rainfall is expected in Lower Dibang Valley, Namsai and Tirap districts. The weather department has also predicted heavy rainfall on Friday in Upper Subansiri, Lower Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Namsai, Tirap and Longding districts.

With more rain forecast across the state, disaster management authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert and follow advisories issued by local administrations as Arunachal Pradesh continues to grapple with one of the season’s most challenging monsoon spells.