Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Army Deployed for Flood Rescue in Assam
There are really bad floods in Assam, India.
The government has asked the Army, NDRF, and SDRF to help rescue people.
They are using boats and helicopters to reach places that are hard to get to.
The Chief Minister and his team are also there to help.
They are working to protect people and give them food and other things they need.
The floods have affected many people, and some have lost their homes.
The government is trying its best to help everyone.
The Indian Army, NDRF, and SDRF have been deployed for rescue operations in flood-affected districts of Assam.
Over 57,100 people have been affected by the floods in several districts, with five fatalities reported.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his cabinet colleagues are monitoring and supervising the relief efforts on the ground.
Rescue operations are ongoing in Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar, with additional boats and helicopters being used to reach inaccessible areas.
The government is mobilizing all available resources to ensure timely rescue, relief, and rehabilitation for the affected people.
- Who
- The Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, and Assam government officials, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his cabinet colleagues.
- What
- Rescue and relief operations for people affected by floods in Assam.
- When
- The operations are ongoing, with the latest updates on July 20.
- Where
- Several districts in Upper Assam, including Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar.
- Why
- Due to unprecedented rainfall and rising water levels causing floods and stranding people.
Government Efforts
Challenges Faced
Rescue Operations
Government Efforts
The government has deployed the Army, NDRF, and SDRF for rescue operations, with additional boats and helicopters being used to reach inaccessible areas.
Challenges Faced
The flood situation is grim, with incessant rain and rising water levels making rescue efforts challenging.
Relief Measures
Government Efforts
The government is mobilizing all available resources to ensure timely rescue, relief, and rehabilitation for the affected people.
Challenges Faced
The unprecedented rainfall and rising water levels have aggravated the flood situation, making it difficult to provide immediate relief to all affected areas.
- Number of People Rescued
- 510
- Districts Affected
- Charaideo, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Tinsukia, Udalguri
- Number of Fatalities
- 5
- Number of People Affected
- 57,100
- Ministers Involved in Relief Efforts
- Ajanta Neog, Bimal Borah, Keshab Mahanta, Susanta Borgohain
- Water Level Change in Jhanji River
- Falling by 0.04 meters
