Arunachal Rains: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flash Floods, Landslides; 7 Dead, Over 97,000 Affected

Heavy rain has unleashed fresh floods and landslides across Arunachal Pradesh, cutting off roads, damaging schools and bridges, and affecting over 97,000 people as relief efforts continue.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 13 July 2026, 3:57 PM IST

Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flash Floods (Img: Dynamite News)

Itanagar: Relentless rainfall continued to batter Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, triggering flash floods and landslides that caused widespread damage to roads, bridges, schools and other public infrastructure. Several districts reported disrupted connectivity, while the overall death toll from the ongoing weather-related disasters remained at seven.

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), more than 97,000 people across all 26 districts have been affected by the floods and landslides.

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Kurung Kumey Suffers Extensive Damage

Kurung Kumey district witnessed the worst impact after flash floods in the Kumey River inundated the Parsi-Parlo circle and Damin subdivision. The floods washed away the bridge linking Huri and Damin, cutting off access to the subdivision.

Floodwaters also damaged homes, a church and the bridge connecting Pagam village. St Thomas School suffered severe losses as classrooms, teaching materials, furniture and teachers' quarters were submerged. Academic activities at the institution have been suspended until further notice.

Relief Work Underway

District authorities, supported by police, paramilitary personnel and other agencies, have launched rescue, relief and damage assessment operations. Officials are conducting surveys to assess losses and identify priority areas for restoration.

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Roads Blocked in Multiple Districts

A major landslide blocked National Highway-13 near Pakro village in Pakke Kessang district, disrupting traffic. Restoration is expected to take two to three days, and commuters have been advised to avoid the Itanagar-Seppa route.

In West Kameng, part of the approach road to the Sela Tunnel was washed away, forcing travellers to use the old Sela Road. Meanwhile, a landslide near Shiv Mandir has kept the Potin-Kimin Road in Papum Pare district closed since Sunday.