Landslide dams river in rain-battered Arunachal, warning for Assam downstream
A massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh has dammed the Siji river, creating an artificial lake and threatening downstream areas in Assam with flash floods. Authorities have issued urgent warnings for residents to evacuate and remain alert.
Why it matters
Natural disasters in mountainous regions pose immediate threats to infrastructure and human life, requiring coordinated emergency response across state borders.
A massive landslide caused by heavy rainfall blocked the flow of the Siji river in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Siang district on Sunday (June 28, 2026), endangering lives and infrastructure downstream.
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