NDRF rescues in Guwahati
NDRF teams launched rescue ops in flood-hit Guwahati, evacuating stranded residents from submerged homes as heavy rains and landslides continued to batter the city.
NH-17 washed away in Kamrup
Floodwaters gushed through a collapsed stretch of NH-17 in Kamrup after heavy rains, disrupting traffic and cutting off access to several flood-affected areas.
Flooded and stranded
Rising waters from dam releases and swollen rivers submerged villages, displaced families, and left thousands without shelter, food, or access to dry areas.
Record rainfall worsens crisis
Guwahati and another major city recorded the highest May rainfall in history, overwhelming drainage systems and forcing shutdown of schools and government offices.
Poor drainage deepens woes
Residents complained of zero preparedness and blocked drains, saying homes flooded quickly and no timely action was taken to prevent waterlogging or restore order.
Landslides on key highways
Vehicles were swept off hilly roads after rockfalls and landslides struck national highways, killing commuters and exposing the fragility of critical infrastructure.
Wall collapse in Guwahati
A car was damaged after a school boundary wall collapsed in Guwahati following heavy rainfall on Saturday, highlighting risks from weakened structures in rain-hit areas.
Children among the dead
Several children were among the deceased in landslides and drowning incidents, as fragile homes and exposed settlements collapsed under heavy rain and flowing mud.
Rivers breach danger ​mark
Major rivers swelled above danger levels, breaching embankments and flooding towns. Viral videos showed desperate rescue efforts during flash floods and heavy rain.
Imphal landslide
People died not just from flooding but also from lightning strikes and collapsing slopes, as relentless rainfall battered Imphal and other steep regions, triggering multiple hazards.
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