Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Assam Floods: Mother and Son Spend Night on Tree
A mother and her son in Assam had to spend the night on a tree because of sudden floods.
The water rose very quickly and they couldn't escape.
They stayed on the tree for 12 hours without food or water.
Neighbors helped them climb the tree, and the next morning, rescue workers saved them.
They are now in a relief camp waiting for the water to go down.
Rekhamoni Gogoi and her son were trapped in floods in Assam.
They spent 12 hours on a tree without food or water.
Neighbors helped them climb the tree for safety.
Rescue workers saved them the next morning.
They are now staying in a relief camp.
- Who
- Rekhamoni Gogoi and her son
- What
- Spending the night on a tree during floods
- When
- July 19, 2026
- Where
- Holang Katoni village, Sivasagar district, Assam
- Why
- Due to rapid flooding that submerged their village
Rescue Efforts
Community Support
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) successfully rescued the woman and her son along with other women from the tree the next morning.
Community Support
Neighbors and community members initially provided shelter and support before the official rescue.
- Date of Incident
- July 19, 2026
- Location
- Holang Katoni village, Sivasagar district, Assam
- Duration of Ordeal
- 12 hours
- Rescue Team
- State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
- Current Status
- Staying at a relief camp