Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 66
Assam in India is facing very bad floods.
Many people have died, and over 6.54 lakh people are affected.
The worst-hit area is Sivasagar.
The government has set up camps to help people, but some areas are still not reached.
The army and air force are helping with rescue operations.
The floods have damaged crops and roads.
The chief minister is monitoring the situation and will visit the affected areas soon.
Death toll from Assam floods rises to 66.
Over 6.54 lakh people affected across multiple districts.
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with around 2.91 lakh people affected.
Government has set up 274 relief facilities sheltering over 18,902 displaced people.
Indian Army and Air Force assisting in rescue and relief operations.
- Who
- Residents of Assam, Indian Army, Air Force, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)
- What
- Floods in Assam causing deaths and displacement
- When
- Ongoing, with recent updates on Saturday
- Where
- Assam, India (districts including Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, etc.)
- Why
- Heavy rainfall leading to river overflow and flooding
Government Response
Citizen Concerns
Relief Distribution
Government Response
The government has set up 274 relief facilities, including 90 relief camps and 184 distribution centres, with over Rs 111 crore released for relief efforts.
Citizen Concerns
Around 80,000 people in inaccessible areas, particularly in Nazira and Sivasagar, have not yet received relief.
- Death Toll
- 66
- Affected People
- Over 6.54 lakh
- Worst-Hit District
- Sivasagar
- Relief Camps
- 274
- Displaced People
- 18,902
- Damaged Cropland
- 34,970.8 hectares
- Relief Funds Released
- Rs 111 crore
Sources
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