Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Assam Floods: Army, IAF on Standby
There are really bad floods in some parts of Assam, India.
The chief minister asked the army and air force to be ready to help people if needed.
Four ministers are going to the flooded areas to make sure people get the help they need.
The floods are getting worse because of heavy rain, and the government is doing everything they can to keep people safe and help them.
The flood situation in Upper Assam is worsening, with heavy rainfall causing inundation in Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat districts.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma requested the Indian Army and Indian Air Force to be on standby for evacuation and rescue operations.
Four cabinet ministers were directed to proceed to the affected districts to supervise rescue and relief measures.
The government is monitoring the situation round the clock and has intensified preparedness to prevent loss of life.
Emergency response teams are on alert, and district authorities are assessing the situation to provide assistance to affected people.
- Who
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Cabinet Ministers
- What
- Flood situation in Upper Assam, request for standby support from Army and IAF
- When
- Ongoing, with ministers directed to proceed immediately
- Where
- Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat districts in Upper Assam
- Why
- To assist in evacuation and rescue operations due to deteriorating flood conditions
Government Response
Public Safety
Preparedness
Government Response
The government has requested the Indian Army and IAF to be on standby for evacuation and rescue operations.
Public Safety
The public expects timely and effective rescue and relief measures to protect lives and property.
- Affected Districts
- Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat
- Ministers Deployed
- Ajanta Neog, Bimal Borah, Keshab Mahanta, Susanta Borgohain
- Trigger
- Heavy rainfall
- Government Action
- Requested Army and IAF standby, deployed ministers to affected areas
- Monitoring
- Chief Minister monitoring situation round the clock