Northeast floods 2025: Scindia reviews crisis, Chouhan & Rijiju visit Arunachal
Synopsis
The Centre mobilised three Union Ministers in a single day to respond to the Northeast flood crisis — Scindia on the phone with four Chief Ministers, Chouhan and Rijiju on the ground in Arunachal's Keyi Panyor district where three people have died. With 12 of Arunachal's 28 districts and six Assam districts under water, and Home Minister Shah also calling in, this is the most coordinated federal flood response the region has seen this monsoon season.
Key Takeaways
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya M.
Scindia reviewed the Northeast flood situation on 30 June , speaking with Chief Ministers of Assam , Arunachal Pradesh , Sikkim , and Manipur .
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju visited flood-hit Hoj and Potin in Keyi Panyor district , Arunachal Pradesh.
Three people have died and two are missing in Keyi Panyor district alone; 12 of 28 districts in Arunachal Pradesh are affected.
Assam reports flooding in six districts ; Meghalaya is on alert; Mizoram , Nagaland , and Tripura are being closely monitored.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah separately spoke with the Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Ministers on Monday to assure central support.
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday, 30 June conducted a comprehensive review of the flood situation across the Northeast following days of incessant rainfall, assuring affected states of the Centre's full support. Separately, Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju undertook a ground-level assessment of flood-hit areas in Arunachal Pradesh.
Scindia's High-Level Review
Scindia held direct conversations with the Chief Ministers of four flood-affected states — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. According to an official statement, the DoNER Minister took stock of ground conditions and pledged every possible support from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) to protect lives, bolster relief operations, and restore normalcy at the earliest.
The MDoNER said it is in constant coordination with state governments and central agencies to facilitate timely assistance. This comes amid what officials describe as one of the most widespread monsoon flood events to hit the region in recent years.
Scale of Devastation Across the Region
Assam remains among the worst-affected states, with flooding reported across six districts. Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed flood-related devastation in 12 of its 28 districts following continuous heavy rainfall. Sikkim and Manipur are also experiencing adverse weather conditions, while Meghalaya remains on alert. Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura are being closely monitored in view of the prevailing weather across the region.
Ground Visit to Keyi Panyor District
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, accompanied by Union Ministers Chouhan and Rijiju, visited the flood-ravaged areas of Hoj and Potin in Keyi Panyor district, where three people have lost their lives and two others remain missing. The team interacted with affected families, reviewed the extent of damage on the ground, and assessed immediate requirements of impacted communities.
Posting on social media platform X, Khandu wrote: 'To strengthen relief, rehabilitation and post-flood restoration efforts, visited the flood-affected areas of Hoj and Potin in Keyi Panyor district along with Hon'ble Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji and Shri Kiren Rijiju Ji.' He described the joint visit as a reflection of the Government of India's continued support to Arunachal Pradesh during this challenging period.
'We interacted with affected families, reviewed the situation on the ground and assessed the extent of the damage. Our immediate priority is to ensure swift relief for every affected family, restore essential services and expedite the rehabilitation and reconstruction of areas impacted by the floods,' Khandu said. The Chief Minister also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his prompt response in deputing the two Union Ministers to personally assess the situation.
Assam's Response and Sarma's Acknowledgement
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Scindia for reaching out. In a post on X, Sarma said: 'Thank you for your call, Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji. The recent spell of floods has caused widespread damage in Upper Assam. Our teams are on the ground to review the situation and provide all necessary relief and rehabilitation support.' He added that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, the state and central governments remain committed to the welfare of the people.
Home Minister Shah Also Steps In
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had separately spoken to the Chief Ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on Monday to review the flood situation in both states and assured them of all possible assistance from the Centre. The multi-ministerial mobilisation signals the severity with which the Centre is treating this year's Northeast flood crisis.
With the monsoon season still in its early weeks, authorities are bracing for further rainfall across the region. Rescue, relief, and restoration operations are ongoing across multiple states.
Point of View
Chouhan, and Rijiju — alongside a separate call from Home Minister Shah, is an unusually high-decibel federal response to a monsoon event that, while severe, is also a near-annual occurrence in the Northeast. The political optics are deliberate: with elections on the horizon in several northeastern states, visible ministerial presence matters as much as the relief itself. The more pressing question is whether this mobilisation translates into faster disbursement of NDRF funds and durable infrastructure repairs, or remains a well-photographed visit to flood-affected villages. The Northeast has seen this cycle before — high-profile visits, assurances of support, and then a return to the same vulnerable infrastructure the next monsoon.
NationPress
30 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current flood situation in Northeast India as of 30 June 2025?
As of 30 June 2025, flooding has hit multiple northeastern states following incessant rainfall. Assam reports flooding in six districts, while Arunachal Pradesh has seen devastation in 12 of its 28 districts. Sikkim and Manipur are also experiencing adverse weather, and Meghalaya is on alert. Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura are being closely monitored.
Why did Union Ministers Chouhan and Rijiju visit Arunachal Pradesh?
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju visited Arunachal Pradesh to conduct a ground-level assessment of flood damage, particularly in the Hoj and Potin areas of Keyi Panyor district. Three people have died and two are missing in the district. They were accompanied by Chief Minister Pema Khandu and interacted directly with affected families.
What did DoNER Minister Scindia do to address the Northeast floods?
Scindia held direct telephonic reviews with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Manipur on 30 June 2025 to assess the flood situation and ongoing rescue and relief efforts. He assured all four states of full support from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).
How many people have died in the Arunachal Pradesh floods?
Three people have lost their lives in the flood-ravaged areas of Hoj and Potin in Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh, according to reports at the time of the ministerial visit on 30 June 2025. Two others are still reported missing.
What role did Home Minister Amit Shah play in the Northeast flood response?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah separately spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on Monday — a day before the ministerial ground visits — to review the flood situation and assure them of all possible central assistance. His intervention came alongside the DoNER Ministry's own coordination efforts.
