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9 July 2026

Heavy rainfall and floods in Arunachal Pradesh

The event serves as a relevant case study for disaster management and the impact of geophysical phenomena in the ecologically sensitive Northeast region, though it is not a specific policy or landmark event that would be asked directly.

1 min read Day 5 of 6 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Over 94,200 people affected across 333 villages in 26 districts of Arunachal Pradesh due to heavy rainfall.
  • Upper Siang is identified as the worst-hit district, followed by Siang and Kra-Daadi.
  • Recent incidents of flooding, landslides, and rockslides reported in Changlang, Upper Subansiri, and East Kameng.
  • Four fatalities confirmed; two individuals reported missing in Keyi Panyor.
  • Agricultural impact includes damage to 334.2 hectares of farmland.
  • Disaster response involves coordination between the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Indian Armed Forces.
  • Aerial support, including helicopters, deployed by the Army and Air Force for rescue and relief distribution.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 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 hilly terrains of Northeast India, with special reference to the recent floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh. How can multi-agency coordination enhance resilience in such regions? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following districts was reported as the worst-hit by the recent heavy rainfall and floods in Arunachal Pradesh?

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