Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Assam Flood Crisis Deepens, Death Toll Rises to 46
Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Assam and neighboring areas.
Sadly, more people have died, and many are affected.
The Brahmaputra and other rivers are overflowing.
Authorities are providing help, but the weather forecast suggests the floods will continue.
Manipur is also facing serious flooding, with people struggling for clean water.
The flood situation in Assam has worsened, impacting 6.79 lakh people across 21 districts.
Two more deaths were reported, raising the total flood-related deaths to 46 since last week.
The Brahmaputra and several tributaries are flowing above danger levels.
Relief efforts include 405 camps, 111 medical teams, and rescues by boat.
IMD issued yellow alerts for several districts; Manipur continues to face severe flooding.
- Who
- Affecting over 6.79 lakh people in Assam.
- What
- Severe flooding in Assam and Manipur; causing damage and loss of life.
- When
- Ongoing as of Wednesday evening.
- Where
- Assam, specifically in the Barak Valley, and Manipur.
- Why
- Due to continuous heavy rainfall in Assam and adjacent states.
Relief Efforts
Government
Flood Preparedness
Relief Efforts
Immediate flood relief unlikely.
Government
N/A
- Total Deaths
- 46
- Affected Districts
- 21
- People Affected
- 6.79 lakh
- Hectares of Crops Underwater
- 15,000
- Relief Camps
- 405
