June 24, Kathmandu – Continuous heavy rainfall has caused sudden and devastating floods in the Kiyi-Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The floods have severely damaged homes, roads, and bridges. According to the Times of India, at least one person has died and four others are reported missing due to the floods. Following the submergence of the Pusa area, the Arunachal Pradesh government has coordinated with the Indian Air Force to conduct rescue and relief operations. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and essential supplies are being airlifted promptly to affected areas to aid rescue efforts.
At the request of the Kiyi-Panyor Deputy Commissioner, the Civil Aviation Department contacted the Eastern Air Command in Shillong to seek aerial assistance for rescuers, relief materials, and evacuating those affected. Officials report that this region has experienced nearly 48 hours of continuous rainfall. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati and Itanagar Weather Centre measured 72.8 millimeters of rain in the Yazali area over the last 24 hours, with the majority falling between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on June 24. Videos circulated on social media clearly show floods sweeping away houses, trees, vehicles, and bridges, as well as damaging various roads.
Preliminary reports indicate that approximately 20 houses and residential structures have been damaged, with lower areas submerged. Due to heavy rainfall, landslides have occurred at multiple locations along national highways, causing traffic disruptions and stranding many travelers. The government-owned NEEPCO has begun releasing water from the Rangnadi dam as a precaution, while power generation at hydroelectric projects has been temporarily suspended, officials said. Arunachal Pradesh MP and Union Minister Kiran Rijiju shared videos of the damage on social media, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by the floods and landslides. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
