Cyclone Remal: Devastating Rain and Landslips Claim 31 Lives in Northeast.

Cyclone Remal

Mizoram is the worst affected, with 27 deaths reported from four landslides. Parts of Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram remain without power. Cyclone Remal triggered storms and rainfall-induced landslides on Tuesday, killing at least 31 people and injuring several others across three northeastern states. Mizoram was the hardest hit, with 27 confirmed deaths from four landslides. State officials warned the death toll could exceed 30, as an “uncertain number” of people remain missing, some buried under debris. In Assam, there were three storm-related fatalities, with one each reported in Kamrup, Kamrup (Metropolitan), and Morigaon districts. Meghalaya also suffered a casualty in …

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Disaster management teams in Assam are staying alert because the Remal effect is expected to continue until June 1.

Remal effect in Assam

Despite the relief brought by rainfall since Sunday night from the scorching temperatures of the past four days, the meteorological warning of extremely heavy rainfall prompted the governments of Assam, Tripura, and Meghalaya to issue alerts and implement precautionary measures to prevent any unfortunate incidents. Until June 1, Kamrup Metropolitan district, including Guwahati, has activated all government response agencies and departments due to the Met office’s heavy rainfall warning on Monday and Tuesday, attributed to Cyclone Remal. The disaster management branch of Kamrup Metro has instructed various departments like Guwahati Municipal Corporation, health, PHE, PWD, veterinary, and water resources to …

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