Monsoon Rains Claim 32 Lives in Northeast India, Trigger Widespread Devastation

 Torrential monsoon rains in Northeast India, particularly in Assam and Manipur, have killed at least 32 people and displaced over 200,000 since May 25, 2025, as reported by state disaster management authorities on June 1.

Heavy downpours, exceeding 400 millimeters in 72 hours, triggered landslides and flash floods, submerging villages, destroying 15,000 homes, and damaging 50,000 hectares of crops. In Assam’s Cachar district, a landslide buried a family of six, while Manipur’s Imphal Valley saw 10 deaths from flooding. Rivers like the Brahmaputra breached danger levels, cutting off 300 villages and disrupting power to 500,000 households.

The Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force deployed 1,200 personnel, rescuing 5,000 stranded residents using boats and helicopters. Relief camps house 150,000 people, but shortages of food and clean water have sparked protests. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ₹10,000 compensation per affected family, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledging ₹500 crore for recovery.

Climate experts attribute the intensified rains to El Niño and deforestation, predicting worse monsoons ahead. Local leaders demand better early warning systems and flood defenses, as survivors like farmer Ranjit Das, who lost his home, face uncertain futures. The crisis underscores India’s vulnerability to climate-driven disasters, with 2024 seeing 1,200 monsoon-related deaths nationwide.