Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Assam Congress Blames Government for Man-Made Floods in Assam
The Assam Congress, a political party in India, says the big floods in some parts of Assam were not just nature’s fault.
They think the government didn’t follow court orders that were meant to protect a river called Dikhow.
Because of this, people say illegal mining and sudden water releases made the floods worse.
The party wants the government to pay for the damage and to fix the river area.
They also want a special plan to help people who lost homes, crops, and animals.
The floods killed at least 75 people and hurt more than 332,000 people.
The Congress says the floods are a man-made disaster, not a natural one.
Assam Congress alleges floods in eastern districts were caused by government violations of court directives.
High Court had issued directives to protect Dikhow River basin, create a master plan, and deploy a task force.
At least 75 people were killed and over 332,000 people were affected across six districts.
Congress calls floods a "man‑made catastrophe" due to illegal sand and stone mining and uncoordinated water releases.
Party demands government liability under Constitutional Tort and Strict Liability, and a rehabilitation project using DMFT funds.
- Who
- Assam Congress
- What
- Filing a petition blaming government for floods
- When
- July 29, 2024
- Where
- Eastern districts of Assam (Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat)
- Why
- Alleged government negligence and illegal mining caused floods
- Event
- Assam floods
- Fatalities
- 75+
- Affected
- 332,000+
- Date
- July 29, 2024
- Location
- Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Assam
- Cause claimed
- Illegal mining and water release
- Demand
- Government liability and rehabilitation
