Guwahati, June 5 -- The flood situation across Arunachal Pradesh remained critical on Thursday as incessant rainfall continued to wreak havoc, impacting over 33,000 people across 24 districts of the northeastern state.

Authorities confirm at least 12 fatalities due to landslides and flood-related incidents triggered by this year's monsoon, while search operations are ongoing for one missing person.

A report from the State Emergency Operations Centre indicates that the flood and the landslides had affected 214 villages, home to a total population of 33,200. While most major rivers and their tributaries are in high spate, they are currently flowing below the danger mark.

The widespread natural calamities have resulted in significant infr...