Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Assam Floods: 61 Dead, 7.05 Lakh Affected
Assam is experiencing severe floods, with over 7.05 lakh people affected and 61 deaths.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that 80,000 people in Nazira and Sivasagar are still waiting for relief because many areas are cut off.
Rescue teams are working hard to reach these areas, but roads are blocked by mud and silt.
The government is setting up relief camps and restoring power, but it's a big challenge.
A team from the central government will visit to assess the damage and plan for recovery.
Over 7.05 lakh people affected across nine districts in Assam, with 61 deaths.
80,000 people in Nazira and Sivasagar still awaiting relief due to inaccessible areas.
856 villages remain underwater, and 56,600 hectares of crop area have been damaged.
Rescue teams, including NDRF, SDRF, and the Army, are working to reach isolated areas.
A central government team will visit Assam to assess flood damage and financial assistance needs.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army, district administrations
- What
- Floods in Assam affecting over 7.05 lakh people, with 61 deaths and 80,000 yet to receive relief
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Where
- Assam, India, particularly Upper Assam districts like Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat
- Why
- Exceptionally heavy rainfall and inflows from upstream rivers
Government Efforts
Local Criticism
Relief Operations
Government Efforts
The government is making sustained efforts to reach all affected areas with relief materials.
Local Criticism
Local officials report that nearly 30% of affected areas in Nazira constituency have not received relief.
Airdrop Failures
Government Efforts
Previous airdrop attempts failed due to damaged supplies, but better packaging methods are being discussed.
Local Criticism
Critics argue that the government should have had better contingency plans for airdrops.
- Total Affected People
- 7.05 lakh
- Death Toll
- 61
- Areas Cut Off
- 50,000 in Nazira, 30,000 in Sivasagar
- Villages Under Water
- 856
- Crop Area Damaged
- 56,600 hectares
- Households Without Power
- 40,000
- Relief Camps
- 363
- Displaced People Sheltered
- 1.15 lakh
Sources
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Assam flood situation remains grim; 61 dead, over 7.05 lakh affected
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