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Arunachal Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain, 12 Killed and 155,000 Affected
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 08:04 PM
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Heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh have claimed 12 lives and left 155,000 people affected as authorities brace for further downpours.
Arunachal Pradesh is grappling with intense rainfall that has already taken 12 lives and displaced 155,000 residents.
The state’s emergency services report that the downpours have caused widespread flooding, damaging homes and cutting off several villages.
Officials have issued warnings and are mobilizing relief teams to affected areas, while also preparing for the possibility of additional heavy rain.
The situation underscores the region’s vulnerability to monsoon‑related hazards, prompting calls for stronger disaster preparedness measures.
The state’s emergency services report that the downpours have caused widespread flooding, damaging homes and cutting off several villages.
Officials have issued warnings and are mobilizing relief teams to affected areas, while also preparing for the possibility of additional heavy rain.
The situation underscores the region’s vulnerability to monsoon‑related hazards, prompting calls for stronger disaster preparedness measures.