Assam Floods Affect Over 5.64 Lakh People; Death Toll Rises to 31
Heavy rainfall and rising river levels have inundated hundreds of villages across Assam, with over 5.64 lakh people affected, 31 lives lost, and extensive rescue and relief operations underway.
GUWAHATI- The flood situation in Assam has further deteriorated as continuous heavy rainfall and rising river levels have affected more than 5.64 lakh people across 872 villages in 16 districts, with the death toll increasing to 31, according to official updates.
Upper Assam remains the worst-affected region, with Sivasagar district accounting for nearly 3.6 lakh affected residents. The district has also reported extensive agricultural losses, with approximately 24,210 hectares of cropland submerged.
Other severely impacted districts include Jorhat, where around 88,000 people have been affected, and Charaideo, with more than 72,500 affected residents.
The floods have inundated villages, damaged roads and public infrastructure, and submerged vast stretches of agricultural land. Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Disang and Dikhou, continue to flow above danger levels, with some locations recording the highest flood levels, further aggravating the situation.
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Authorities reported that the death toll has risen sharply to 31, including 21 fatalities reported during the last 24 hours. Most of the recent deaths were attributed to drowning incidents in districts such as Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited relief camps in flood-affected areas, including Charaideo district, to assess the situation and interact with displaced families. During his visit, he assured affected residents of continued government support, including assistance for replacing lost documents and the use of innovative measures such as drone-based delivery of essential supplies to stranded communities where conventional access remains difficult.
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Rescue and relief operations are being carried out by the Indian Army, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and district administrations. The Army has rescued more than 700 stranded people while also providing medical assistance in several flood-affected locations.
The state government is operating numerous relief camps and relief distribution centres, where approximately 12,000 to 12,700 displaced people are currently taking shelter. Food grains, drinking water and essential commodities, including rice, pulses, edible oil and salt, are being supplied to affected families.
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Leader of the Opposition Gaurav Gogoi has urged the government to strengthen relief operations and ensure adequate compensation for families affected by the disaster. He also called for enhanced support measures as weather forecasts indicate the possibility of further rainfall in the coming days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall at isolated places over the next few days, raising concerns that the flood situation could persist in several districts.
Chief Minister Sarma stated that rescue operations remain challenging in inaccessible areas due to widespread inundation but affirmed that the state government is coordinating closely with central agencies to ensure timely evacuation, relief distribution and early rehabilitation. The government has also announced ex-gratia assistance for the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster.
With river levels continuing to be closely monitored, authorities have urged residents living in vulnerable and low-lying areas to remain alert, follow official advisories and cooperate with evacuation efforts whenever required.
