Villages Cut Off, Bridges Washed Away In Monsoon Fury In Arunachal, Assam
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Why in news
Severe monsoon rains caused flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, leading to casualties and significant infrastructure damage.
Background
Monsoon fury in Arunachal Pradesh resulted in at least four deaths and required Indian Air Force intervention for evacuations. In Assam, over 45,500 people were reported affected by flash floods and landslides.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceArunachal Pradesh and Assam are highly prone to flash floods and landslides due to the Himalayan terrain and heavy monsoon rainfall.
- FactOver 45,500 people were affected by monsoon-induced floods in Assam as of the current reporting period.
- S&TThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is frequently deployed for disaster management and evacuation in inaccessible mountainous regions of Northeast India.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the geographical and climatic factors contributing to the increasing frequency of flash floods in Northeast India and suggest measures for disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Topographical vulnerability: Steep Himalayan slopes and high rainfall intensity increasing landslide frequency in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Logistical bottleneck: Destruction of bridges and roads in remote areas hindering timely relief and emergency medical access.
- Climate change nexus: Increasing intensity of extreme weather events affecting the fragile ecology of the Brahmaputra basin.
Keywords: Flash floods · Disaster resilience · Infrastructure vulnerability · Climate adaptation · Geological hazards
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