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1 July 2026

Flood and landslide damage in Arunachal Pradesh

The topic provides current, real-world context on disaster management and the vulnerability of the Northeast region to landslides and floods, which is useful for illustrating answers in GS1 and GS3.

1 min read Day 4 of 6 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Torrential rains in Arunachal Pradesh since June 24 have resulted in three human fatalities.
  • The Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh is identified as a critical area for flood and landslide activity.
  • Downstream impacts include flooding in the Dhemaji district of Assam, affecting 45,841 people across 188 villages.
  • The first human casualty in Assam for the current year was reported in the Sissiborgaon area.
  • Keyi Panyor district in Arunachal Pradesh has been identified as one of the worst-affected regions.
  • Immediate government priorities include the provision of relief to affected families, restoration of essential services, and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 6 in Arunachal Pradesh flash floods and rescue operations, which has been running since 25 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges of disaster management in the Northeast region of India, specifically focusing on the vulnerability of the Siang river basin to floods and landslides. 150 words
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  2. The recurring nature of floods in the Brahmaputra valley, exacerbated by extreme weather events, necessitates a trans-state integrated approach to disaster mitigation. Analyze the institutional mechanisms required for effective coordination between upstream and downstream states in managing riverine disasters. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following districts in Assam is located downstream of the Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh and has been recently affected by floods?

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