Assam continues to battle a severe flood crisis as relentless inundation has impacted 14 districts, affecting more than 1.6 lakh residents and pushing the death toll to 95. The latest wave of flooding has intensified the humanitarian situation, forcing thousands of families into relief camps while causing widespread damage to crops, roads, embankments and public infrastructure.
Death Toll Continues To Rise
Officials confirmed that six additional fatalities were reported over the past 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths linked to the floods to 95. Sivasagar remains the worst-affected district in terms of casualties, followed by Charaideo and Jorhat. Several other districts have also reported fatalities as rescue and relief operations continue.
More Than 1.6 Lakh Residents Affected
The flood situation has expanded significantly, with over 1,60,000 people impacted across Biswanath, Charaideo, Darrang, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup Metropolitan, Karbi Anglong, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, Tinsukia and Udalguri districts.
Sivasagar alone accounts for the highest number of affected residents, followed by Golaghat and Jorhat. Authorities noted that the number of affected people has increased sharply compared to previous assessments.
Relief Operations Intensified Across Flood-Hit Areas
The state administration has activated more than 100 relief camps and distribution centres, providing shelter, food and essential supplies to tens of thousands of displaced residents. Emergency teams remain deployed in vulnerable regions as authorities continue rescue operations and monitor water levels.
Agricultural losses have also mounted, with nearly 17,000 hectares of farmland still submerged under floodwaters, raising concerns over crop damage and farmers’ livelihoods.
Roads, Bridges And Embankments Suffer Heavy Damage
Floodwaters have caused extensive destruction to public infrastructure, damaging roads, bridges and protective embankments across multiple districts. Restoration work is expected to take considerable time once water levels begin receding.
Centre Reviews Relief Measures
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited some of the worst-affected areas on Wednesday to assess the situation on the ground. He later held a high-level review meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and senior officials to evaluate ongoing relief, rehabilitation and healthcare efforts.
The Centre has assured continued support for rescue operations and assistance to flood-affected families as the state works to restore normalcy.
