Heavy monsoon rains have triggered landslides in multiple parts of Northeast India, including Meghalaya and Manipur, causing disruptions to travel and daily life. In Meghalaya, a major landslide has completely cut off the main road connecting the state capital Shillong to Dawki, a popular tourist destination near the Bangladesh border. The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills has announced the closure of the Shillong-Dawki road from the landslide site onwards until further notice, and has advised commuters to use alternate routes.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall across most parts of Meghalaya over the next four days, with the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall at isolated places. The IMD has also warned of waterlogging in low-lying areas and long-term disruption to municipal services. Landslides have also been reported along national highways and in other hilly areas, including Assam’s Dima Hasao district and Manipur’s Senapati district.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Assam has issued a special weather bulletin warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the region until June 24. Meanwhile, monsoon floods have begun in North Assam, with a total of 10,609 people affected by flooding in Dhemaji district, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Relief camps have been set up in the districts of Lakhimpur and Charaideo.
