Heavy rains caused a landslide in Chhaten and Mangan districts in Sikkim, which also struck a military camp and killed three soldiers—Havaldar Lakhwinder Singh, Lance Naik Munish Thakur, and a porter, Abhishek Lakhada. Rescue operations continue for nine missing personnel despite difficult conditions.
Over 535,000 people in 22 districts of Assam are affected by the floods. Fifteen rivers are flowing above their danger levels. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Lakhimpur, promising relief. Transport services are disrupted.
Heavy rains caused a landslide in Chhaten and Mangan districts in Sikkim, which also struck a military camp and killed three soldiers—Havaldar Lakhwinder Singh, Lance Naik Munish Thakur, and a porter, Abhishek Lakhada. Rescue operations continue for nine missing personnel despite difficult conditions.
Sikkim DGP Akshay Sachdeva said 1,678 tourists from Lachung and Chungthang were evacuated safely, while over 100 remain stranded in Lachen due to landslides caused by continuous rains since May 29.
Over 19,000 people in Manipur have been displaced by flooded rivers and breached embankments, with 3,365 houses damaged across 103 localities.
Floods and landslides have claimed 10 lives in Arunachal Pradesh. The State Emergency Operation Centre reports 938 people affected across 156 villages in 23 districts.
Rainfall is easing in Tripura and river levels are falling, but over 10,000 people still stay in relief camps. 66 camps are open, mostly in West Tripura, as recovery efforts continue.
Union Minister JP Nadda urged party workers to provide help as per guidelines. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Centre, demanding PM Modi release unused PM CARES funds.
