Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Floods in Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat Claim 92 Lives
Heavy rains in July caused big floods in several parts of India.
In Assam, the floods killed 82 people and flooded almost 200,000 people.
Kerala had 8 deaths and many families had to stay in relief camps.
In Chhattisgarh, two girls died and more than 50 houses were damaged.
Gujarat’s weather department warned six districts of very heavy rain.
The government gave each of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha 500 crore rupees to help.
Rescue teams used boats to save over 1,000 people in Assam.
The India Meteorological Department said more rain could come, so people were told to stay alert.
The floods showed how dangerous the monsoon can be for many communities.
92 people died across Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat due to monsoon floods.
Assam’s death toll reached 82, affecting 1.92 lakh people and flooding 379 villages.
Kerala reported 8 deaths, 5,792 displaced to 209 relief camps, and 27 houses destroyed.
Chhattisgarh lost two girls and more than 50 homes were damaged in Narayanpur district.
Gujarat placed six districts under red alert; the central government allocated Rs 500 crore each to Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
- Who
- Affected people across Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat; government officials and rescue workers
- What
- Monsoon floods causing deaths, displacement, and property damage
- When
- July 2024, with reports on August 1, 2024
- Where
- Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and surrounding districts in India
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rains and sudden rainfall leading to flash floods
- Death toll
- 92
- Affected people
- 1.92 lakh
- States affected
- Assam, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat
- Central assistance
- Rs 500 crore each to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha; Rs 379.35 crore to Assam
- IMD alert
- Red alert in six Gujarat districts