Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Assam Floods Affect 1.7 Lakh People
A lot of rain in Assam has caused big rivers to overflow, making the water rise very high.
More than 1.7 lakh people are affected, and their homes are flooded.
The government has sent teams with boats to help rescue people.
The chief minister has also asked the Indian Army and Air Force to be ready to help if needed.
Many people have already been moved to safer places.
Over 1.7 lakh people affected by flooding in Assam due to incessant rainfall.
Five rivers flowing above danger level, particularly affecting eastern Assam.
Six NDRF teams with 24 boats deployed for rescue in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.
Two NDRF teams with 10 boats deployed in Jorhat for rescue operations.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma requested Indian Army and Air Force to be on standby for support.
- Who
- 1.7 lakh people in Assam
- What
- Flooding due to incessant rainfall
- When
- Ongoing, with rivers above danger level on Monday morning
- Where
- Eastern Assam, particularly Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat districts
- Why
- Incessant rainfall causing rivers to overflow
- Number of affected people
- 1.7 lakh
- Areas affected
- Eastern Assam, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat
- Rivers above danger level
- 5
- NDRF teams deployed
- 6 teams with 24 boats in Sivasagar and Charaideo, 2 teams with 10 boats in Jorhat
- People evacuated
- 510 from Sivasagar district