Arunachal Floods Worsen: Seven Dead, Nearly One Lakh People Affected Across State

July 13, 2026

Arunachal: Continuous heavy rainfall has intensified the flood and landslide situation across Arunachal Pradesh, claiming seven lives and affecting nearly one lakh people. With rivers overflowing and hillsides collapsing, the disaster has disrupted transportation, damaged homes and public infrastructure, and forced authorities to step up rescue, relief and restoration efforts across the state.

All 26 Districts Hit by Floods and Landslides

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the crisis has impacted all 26 districts of Arunachal Pradesh. More than 97,000 people from 425 villages have been affected as floodwaters and landslides continue to damage roads, bridges, schools, residential buildings, agricultural land and essential public infrastructure. Officials are carrying out damage assessments while urging people to avoid vulnerable routes until conditions improve.

Kurung Kumey Among the Worst-Hit Districts

Kurung Kumey district has emerged as one of the worst-affected regions after flash floods caused by the swollen Kumey River inundated the Parsi-Parlo circle and Damin subdivision. A key bridge connecting Huri and Damin was washed away, severing road connectivity to the subdivision. Floodwaters also damaged houses, affected a church, submerged the Inspection Bungalow at Parsi-Parlo and swept away another bridge linking Pagam village.

The floods also caused extensive damage to St Thomas School, where classrooms, school buildings, furniture, teaching materials and teachers’ quarters were submerged. Academic activities have been suspended, while district authorities, police and paramilitary personnel continue relief and rescue operations.

Road Connectivity Severely Disrupted

Heavy rainfall has triggered multiple landslides, cutting off key road links across the state. National Highway-13 near Pakro village in Pakke Kessang district remains blocked after a massive landslide, with restoration work expected to take several days. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid the Itanagar-Seppa route until the highway is cleared.

In West Kameng district, a section of the approach road leading to the strategically important Sela Tunnel was washed away, forcing vehicles to use the older Sela Road. Meanwhile, the Potin-Kimin Road in Papum Pare district has remained inaccessible since Sunday due to another major landslide.

Widespread Damage to Infrastructure and Agriculture

The disaster has caused extensive damage to public infrastructure across Arunachal Pradesh. Official figures show that 150 roads, 19 bridges, 21 culverts, 221 water supply systems, 58 government buildings, 10 hydropower projects, two hospitals and three schools have been damaged. Hundreds of houses have also suffered partial or complete damage.

Floods and landslides have additionally impacted agriculture and forests, with nearly 542 hectares of farmland and over 1,000 hectares of forest area affected. Authorities are continuing restoration work while monitoring weather conditions, as fresh rainfall could further worsen the situation in several districts.