The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh has started to improve after days of relentless rainfall, but the crisis is far from over. As of Tuesday, more than 33,000 people across 24 districts remain affected by floods and associated hazards like landslides, even as the water levels of major rivers show a gradual decline. In several low-lying areas of Itanagar Capital Region and Papum Pare district, river levels continue to hover above danger marks, keeping the administration on high alert. The state capital and its adjoining areas—Naharlagun, Nirjuli, and Banderdewa—are being closely monitored for any sudden rise in water or landslide threats. The Itanagar district administration, under the leadership of the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Toko Babu, has been actively issuing public safety advisories. “The water level is slowly receding, but we are not letting our guard down. Multiple relief camps have been identified across Itanagar, Naharlagun, and Nirjuli. These will be activated immediately if the situation worsens,” Babu told the media, adding that vulnerable households near riverbanks have been advised to relocate to safer zones.
Techi Kaso, MLA of the Capital Region, echoed the administration’s concerns and appealed to residents to be vigilant. “This is the peak monsoon season. We request everyone to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in landslide-prone zones. Negligence during this period could lead to accidents or even loss of life,” he said. Despite the relative improvement in conditions compared to last week, the scale of the disaster remains considerable. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported damage to roads, culverts, and bridges in various districts including Lower Subansiri, Kurung Kumey, East Kameng, and West Siang. Dozens of homes have been partially or completely damaged by floodwaters and landslides. Meanwhile, schools in flood-affected areas have been instructed to suspend physical classes until the weather stabilizes. Many school buildings are also being prepared to function as temporary shelters.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rainfall in the coming days, especially in the eastern and central parts of Arunachal Pradesh. In light of this, the district authorities have asked the public to avoid venturing near swollen rivers and to report any signs of soil erosion, cracks, or early landslide indicators in their locality.
