Arunachal’s flood situation eases as rivers recede below danger mark.

At least 12 people have died and one is missing following landslides and floods triggered by this year’s monsoon rains in Arunachal Pradesh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. Floods and landslides have affected 215 villages across 24 districts, impacting over 33,000 residents. Changlang district is the worst hit, with thousands evacuated and several villages inundated. The disasters have damaged 512 houses, killed 432 livestock, and destroyed infrastructure including bridges, water supply projects, and farmland. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities providing shelter and pressing ferry services where road connectivity is lost. While the flood situation has marginally improved and rivers are now below danger levels, restoration work continues as officials address drinking water shortages and damaged public utilities.

In Guwahati, IASST and ASTEC celebrate World Environment Day at the state level.

The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), in collaboration with the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC), hosted the state-level World Environment Day 2025 celebrations in Guwahati. The event highlighted the theme “End Plastic Pollution” through keynote lectures, a tree plantation drive, an art competition, and awards recognizing outstanding contributions to environmental conservation. Key speakers emphasized the role of education, innovation, and youth engagement in tackling plastic pollution and promoting sustainable practices across Assam.

13 PCJSS members from Bangladesh are being held for unauthorised border crossing in Tripura.

Tripura Police have detained 13 individuals linked to the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhita Samiti (PCJSS) from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The group, comprising 11 men and 2 women, was apprehended in Hapania, under Amtali Police Station, after allegedly crossing into India illegally for medical treatment. Some detainees were reportedly injured in a violent clash on May 14 between the PCJSS faction led by Santu Larma and the rival United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF). Authorities plan to deport the individuals with assistance from the Mobile Task Force, as some bear burn scars and cut injuries sustained in the conflict.

More than 200 lorries headed for Manipur are stranded by the collapsing Nagaland route.

A massive road sinking on National Highway 102 near Phesama in Nagaland’s Kohima district has stranded over 200 goods-laden vehicles traveling from Dimapur (Nagaland) to Imphal (Manipur). In response, transport unions have mobilized efforts to repair the bypass road connecting Phesama to Mao/Tadubi in Manipur. The Manipur Drivers’ Association has provided machinery and ambulances to accelerate the repair work. Meanwhile, Kohima authorities have directed heavy vehicles from Manipur to halt at Khuzama and those from Dimapur at Sechü-Subza to manage traffic until the road is restored.

The Assam flood catastrophe worsens, with 17 people dead and 6.33 lakh impacted in 21 districts.

The flood crisis in Assam has intensified, with six more deaths reported on Tuesday, raising this year’s toll from floods and landslides to 17, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Over 6.33 lakh people across 21 districts have been affected, with Sribhumi, Nagaon, and Cachar among the worst-hit areas. More than 1,500 villages are inundated, forcing nearly 40,000 people to seek shelter in 223 relief camps. Seven rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above danger levels, and extensive crop damage has been reported. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full central support after reviewing the situation with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has directed urgent relief efforts. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall, urging residents to remain cautious as authorities continue to monitor and respond to the evolving crisis.

Tripura prepares for the July 3 start of the century-old Kharchi festival.

Tripura is gearing up for the century-old Kharchi Puja festival, set to commence on July 3. The festival honors Chaturdasa Devata, the ancestral deity of the Tripuri people, drawing thousands of devotees from across India.
A preparatory meeting chaired by MLA Ratan Chakraborty was held at the West Tripura District Magistrate’s Conference Hall to ensure smooth arrangements at the Chaturdasa Devata Temple in Khayerpur. Chakraborty emphasized Kharchi Puja as a cultural pride of Tripura, calling for collective efforts from government departments and social organizations to make the event successful.
Officials discussed key logistics, including infrastructure upgrades, health services, lighting, sanitation, and parking. Government stalls will showcase welfare schemes, while the Information and Cultural Affairs Department will organize daily cultural programs featuring prominent artists.

Prohibitive orders are issued by the Chirang district of Assam to protect public safety during the monsoon season.

Assam Health & Family Welfare and Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal held virtual review meetings with officials and representatives from Goalpara and Biswanath districts to assess flagship government schemes and flood relief efforts. He emphasized timely implementation and inter-departmental coordination to ensure effective public service delivery.
Among the key initiatives reviewed were CMAAA 2.0 (rural development), Orunodoi 3.0 (financial aid for women), and Mission Basundhara 3.0 (land reforms). Singhal also monitored the construction of Model Anganwadi Centres, crucial for early childhood education.

When visiting flood-affected Lakhimpur, the Assam chief minister promises long-term fixes.

“Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-hit areas of Lakhimpur district on Monday, where rising waters—exacerbated by water release from NEEPCO’s Ranganadi Dam—have submerged villages. He assured immediate relief and long-term mitigation efforts, discussing future safeguards with local officials and NEEPCO representatives. In Amtola, where the Pachnoi River embankment has been breached, Sarma ordered emergency measures and permanent restoration post-monsoon. Emphasizing accountability in dam water management, he announced an inquiry into potential negligence. With floods affecting nearly four lakh people across Assam, relief and rescue operations remain ongoing.”

After being allegedly detained, an Indian woman was discovered in Bangladesh her family is demanding justice.

A 50-year-old woman from Assam’s Dhubri district, Dayjan Bibi, was found in Bangladesh under troubling circumstances, raising concerns about alleged forced deportation. Bangladeshi police reported that Bibi claimed Indian authorities pushed her across the border, while her husband accused Indian police of deceitfully taking her away. Documentational lapses in identity verification may have contributed to the situation, reflecting deeper issues in the sensitive border region. Authorities in both nations are expected to investigate, as Bibi remains in custody in Mymensingh, Bangladesh.”

Panic is caused by the Subansiri river flood near the NHPC dam in Lakhimpur.

A sudden surge in the Subansiri River’s water level due to heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in several villages of Assam’s Lakhimpur district, causing panic among residents. Villages in Ghunasuti Gaon Panchayat, including No.1 Naharani, Uriumtola, Koliyoni, Balibheta, and Borchapori, have been severely affected, with hundreds of people stranded. The flooding damaged a bamboo bridge, disrupting connectivity for 500 households. Relief and rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF are underway, with District Commissioner Pranab Jit Kakaty visiting the affected areas. Authorities have set up relief camps and medical aid centers to support those impacted.