Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Assam Floods: 78 Dead, State Seeks Central Relief Package
In Assam, India, a big flood has killed 78 people and left more than 300,000 people in trouble.
The state’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, asked the national government for extra money to help people rebuild homes and roads.
He wants the floods to be seen as a special, sudden disaster so that help can be given faster.
The state also wants easier rules so families can get aid quickly.
The government is working with the national team to plan how to fix everything after the flood.
Death toll in Assam floods rises to 78.
Over 300,000 people remain affected as waters recede.
Assam government requests a special Central relief package for rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged Centre to recognize floods as atypical, high‑intensity event for flexible assistance.
State seeks district‑wise reconstruction plan and relaxed eligibility norms for aid.
- Who
- Assam government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Assam floods, rising death toll, request for a special Central relief package
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Assam, India, especially Upper Assam districts
- Why
- Unprecedented floods caused extensive damage and displaced over 300,000 people
- death_toll
- 78
- affected_people
- >300,000
- requested_districts
- Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat
- request_type
- special Central relief package
- date
- July 30, 2026