Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Assam Floods Affecting Nearly 50,000 People Across Five Districts
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in five districts of Assam.
Nearly 50,000 people have been affected, with Golaghat being the worst hit.
The floods have led to the displacement of people, inundation of farmland and the affecting of many animals.
Relief camps have been set up to provide shelter.
The situation worsened due to heavy rainfall and water released from a nearby hydro electric project.
Nearly 50,000 people are affected by floods in Assam.
Five districts have been hit by the second wave of floods.
Golaghat is the worst-affected district.
Authorities have set up relief camps and distribution centers.
Several rivers are flowing above the danger mark.
- Who
- People of Assam
- What
- Flooding in five districts
- When
- September 19, 2025
- Where
- Assam (Golaghat, Cachar, Sonitpur, Nagaon, Bishwanath)
- Why
- Heavy rainfall; water release from Doyang Hydro Electric Project
Government Authorities
Affected Residents and Aid Agencies
Cause of Flooding
Government Authorities
Heavy Rainfall and potential water releases from neighboring projects.
Affected Residents and Aid Agencies
Focus on immediate relief and support to affected communities. Address underlying issues.
- Affected People
- Nearly 50,000
- Affected Districts
- Five (Golaghat, Cachar, Sonitpur, Nagaon, Bishwanath)
- Worst-hit District
- Golaghat (32,217 affected)
- Relief Camps
- 29
- People in Camps
- 8,131
- Cropland affected
- 4,632 hectares
- Animals Affected
- 14,861
