Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Assam Adopts Whole-of-Government Approach to Tackle Floods
Assam is experiencing severe floods due to heavy rainfall.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has said that all government departments are working together to help people.
Rivers like Jaji, Dikhow, and Dichang have overflowed, causing floods in many districts.
Teams are working to protect areas and help people.
The worst-affected district is Charaideo, where nearly 24,000 people are impacted.
Rescue teams, including the Army and disaster response forces, are working to save lives and provide relief.
The government is focusing on keeping people safe and helping them recover.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 'whole-of-government' approach to tackle severe floods in Upper Assam.
Rivers Jaji, Dikhow, and Dichang have swollen beyond danger levels due to unprecedented rainfall, affecting multiple districts.
Teams are deployed to strengthen embankments and undertake emergency flood protection measures.
Charaideo is the worst-affected district with nearly 24,000 people impacted, followed by Dhemaji with over 22,000 residents affected.
Rescue and relief operations involve the district administration, SDRF, NDRF, Army, and other agencies.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state government departments
- What
- Adoption of a 'whole-of-government' approach to tackle floods in Upper Assam
- When
- The situation has deteriorated over the past two days
- Where
- Upper Assam, including districts like Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Dhemaji, Tinsukia, and Udalguri
- Why
- Incessant rainfall has pushed several rivers above the danger mark, causing extensive flooding
- Affected Districts
- Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Dhemaji, Tinsukia, Udalguri
- Rivers Above Danger Mark
- Jaji, Dikhow, Dichang
- Worst-Affected District
- Charaideo (24,000 people impacted)
- Rescue and Relief Teams
- District administration, SDRF, NDRF, Army, other agencies
- Government Priority
- Safeguarding lives and property
- Chief Minister's Role
- Personally monitoring the situation
- Impact on Agriculture
- Large tracts of agricultural land inundated
- Disrupted Connectivity
- Road and rail connectivity affected