Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Assam Floods Worsen, Over 3.1 Lakh Affected
Assam is facing severe floods, with over 3.1 lakh people affected across 11 districts.
The Brahmaputra River and other rivers are flowing above the danger level, causing widespread inundation.
Rescue teams are working hard to evacuate people, and relief camps have been set up for those displaced.
The floods have damaged crops and disrupted normal life in Guwahati.
Authorities are concerned about the situation worsening further.
Over 3.1 lakh people affected across 11 districts in Assam due to floods.
758 villages submerged, 14,411.267 hectares of crop area damaged.
52 relief camps set up, housing 12,720 displaced people.
Rescue teams have evacuated 9,160 people using boats.
Brahmaputra and other rivers flowing above danger level, indicating possible further deterioration.
- Who
- Rescue teams, authorities, and affected citizens in Assam
- What
- Flooding in Assam affecting over 3.1 lakh people across 11 districts
- When
- The situation worsened on Tuesday
- Where
- Assam, India, particularly Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dhemaji, Tinsukia, Nagaon, Biswanath, Kamrup, and Karbi Anglong districts
- Why
- Due to the Brahmaputra and other rivers flowing above the danger level
Government Response
Citizen Concerns
Rescue Operations
Government Response
Government has deployed NDRF and SDRF teams with boats for rescue operations.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens demand faster and more extensive rescue efforts.
Relief Camps
Government Response
Authorities have set up 52 relief camps for displaced people.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens express concerns about the adequacy and conditions of relief camps.
- Affected Districts
- 11
- Affected People
- 3,10,807
- Submerged Villages
- 758
- Damaged Crop Area
- 14,411.267 hectares
- Relief Camps
- 52
- Displaced People in Camps
- 12,720
- Evacuated People
- 9,160
- Flood-Related Deaths
- 1