Union Minister Pledges Support for Flood Relief in Arunachal Pradesh

Union Minister JP Nadda visited flood-affected areas in Arunachal Pradesh, pledging the Centre's support for relief and rehabilitation. He assessed the damage caused by recent floods and landslides, emphasizing the government's commitment to assist affected families. The visit follows significant destruction in the region, with numerous lives lost and extensive damage to infrastructure. Nadda's team is coordinating with local officials to ensure timely delivery of aid and support for rebuilding efforts. The situation remains critical as the state grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 6, 2026, 20:01 IST

Government's Commitment to Flood-Affected Areas

Union Minister Nadda (centre) flanked by Arunachal CM (left) and Dy CM Mein (right) during a review meeting in Itanagar. (Photo:@JPNadda/X)

Itanagar, Aug 6: JP Nadda, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, visited Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday to assess the impact of recent floods and landslides. He assured the state's residents of the Centre's unwavering support for relief and rehabilitation efforts.

During his tour of Possa village and the nearby NEEPCO colony, Nadda emphasized that the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, is committed to assisting the state during this challenging time, as reported by officials.

He noted that the Centre is actively monitoring the flood situation in the Northeast and is collaborating with the Arunachal Pradesh government to ensure that relief supplies, medical aid, and financial assistance reach those affected promptly.

"I have directed all relevant departments to enhance their ongoing relief, rehabilitation, and healthcare initiatives to meet the needs arising from this disaster," Nadda shared on social media.

Chaired a review meeting with CM @PemaKhanduBJP Ji, Deputy CM @ChownaMeinBJP Ji, Ministers, MLAs, and State administrative officers in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, today to assess the situation following my visit to the areas affected by the recent flash floods and cloudbursts.… pic.twitter.com/SALLbRDmCG
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 6, 2026

Nadda highlighted that the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure and the rehabilitation of affected families would be prioritized following a thorough assessment of the damages.

Accompanying him were state Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja, Yachuli MLA Toko Tatung, district administration officials, and local panchayat representatives.

The team examined the severely impacted residential areas, public infrastructure, and civic utilities, while also engaging with affected families and local officials to determine immediate needs, including healthcare and emergency support.

Additionally, Nadda reviewed the ongoing relief operations, the status of relief camps, and the state's strategies for restoring essential infrastructure and rebuilding damaged homes and public assets.

This visit comes in the wake of significant destruction caused by heavy monsoon rains and localized cloudbursts over the Possa River in Keyi Panyor district, which led to flash floods and landslides.

The disaster has had a devastating impact on the Possa area, where floodwaters breached a retaining wall, resulting in the loss of approximately 15 to 18 residential units in the NEEPCO colony near Yazali.

So far, the floods and landslides have claimed eight lives across Arunachal Pradesh, affecting around 155,858 individuals in 28 districts.

According to the state disaster management department, the calamity has resulted in damage to 235 roads, 40 bridges, 75 culverts, 373 water supply systems, 161 power lines, 823 electricity poles, 66 irrigation projects, 122 government buildings, 41 schools, 12 hydropower projects, 26 retaining walls, and 16 flood protection walls, among other public infrastructure.

The agriculture and horticulture sectors have also faced severe losses, with crops over 1,528.626 hectares impacted, including 780.716 hectares of horticulture and 747.91 hectares of agriculture, as per the report.