The flood crisis in Assam has worsened, with the death toll climbing to 62 after 14 more fatalities were reported in the latest Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) report. The fresh casualties include seven deaths in Charaideo, six in Sivasagar, and one in Jorhat, highlighting the devastating impact of the ongoing floods across the state.
According to the latest flood bulletin, 7,05,148 people have been affected across 12 districts, while floodwaters have submerged 856 villages spread over 37 revenue circles. The disaster has also inundated more than 56,606 hectares of agricultural land, causing extensive damage to crops and livelihoods.
Sivasagar Remains the Worst-Hit District
Among the affected regions, Sivasagar continues to be the hardest hit, with 3,48,555 people impacted. Charaideo follows with 1,88,404 affected residents, while Jorhat has reported 1,26,793 people affected by the floods.
The districts currently facing severe flood conditions include:
- Golaghat
- Charaideo
- Dibrugarh
- Hojai
- Nagaon
- Biswanath
- Jorhat
- Dhemaji
- Sivasagar
- Sonitpur
- Kamrup (Metro)
- Karbi Anglong
Relief Camps Sheltering Over 1.15 Lakh People
Authorities have intensified relief efforts by setting up 363 relief camps and relief distribution centres across the flood-affected districts.
At present, 1,15,205 displaced people are staying in relief camps, while relief materials are being distributed to more than two lakh people through various distribution centres.
Meanwhile, the Dikhou, Disang, Dhansiri (South), and Kushiyara rivers continue to flow above the danger mark, keeping several low-lying areas under water and posing further risks.
Agriculture and Livestock Suffer Massive Losses
The floods have dealt a major blow to Assam’s farming sector, with 56,606.777 hectares of crop area still submerged.
Livestock losses have also mounted significantly. During the last 24 hours alone, 17,107 animals and poultry were washed away, while a total of 3,34,020 animals and birds remain affected by the floods.
Nearly 1,000 People Rescued
Rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing. On Friday, personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration rescued nearly 1,000 people from marooned areas and shifted them to safer locations.
Chief Minister Calls Situation ‘Very Serious’
After visiting a relief camp in Dergaon on Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the flood situation as “serious” and warned that the death toll could increase further.
In a video shared on X, the Chief Minister explained that unusually heavy rainfall in parts of Nagaland and Assam triggered the flooding.
“On July 18 and 19, Nagaland got excessive rainfall, particularly in Mon, Mokokchung and Wokha district. At the same time, the Saurideo district of Assam also got excessive rainfall. As a result, a large area of the districts of Charaideo and Sivasagar got submerged. The situation is very, very pathetic, dangerous.”
He also highlighted the ongoing rescue efforts involving multiple agencies.
“We are working day and night. We have received assistance from the army. We have received assistance from the air force. We have received assistance from the NDRF. And along with our team of officials and our team of workers, everybody is cooperating with us in this situation. It is a very situation which is beyond description. Home Minister Amit Shah called me yesterday. He is putting a central team on July 25 to assess the damage. Meanwhile, we will continue with our relief operation and we will continue to reach the unreached area.”
Authorities continue to monitor river levels closely as rescue, evacuation and relief operations remain underway across the flood-hit districts.