Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Assam Declares Drought in Five Districts, Announces Relief
Some areas of Assam are having too little rain and are facing drought, while other areas are flooded because of too much rain.
The government is going to give money and help to the places with drought to help people and farmers.
At the same time, the flooded areas are dealing with the impacts of too much water.
Five districts in Western Assam will be declared drought-hit due to lack of rainfall.
The Cabinet approved extending compensation benefits to affected beneficiaries.
Relief funds will be released to address the drought-like situation.
Eastern Assam districts are experiencing floods due to excessive rainfall.
The government will provide assistance to farmers in the drought-affected areas.
- Who
- The Assam Cabinet, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- The Assam government is declaring five districts drought-hit and providing relief.
- When
- Announced on Friday.
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- To address drought conditions and provide assistance.
Drought Conditions
Flood Conditions
Contrasting Climate Disasters
Drought Conditions
Western districts experiencing drought.
Flood Conditions
Eastern districts affected by flooding.
- Drought-affected districts
- Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, and Baksa
- Relief Fund
- State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)
- Affected areas
- Five western Assam districts
Sources
Assam Cabinet: Rs 342 cr tea worker grant, Medanta hospital & disability university
Drought-like situation in 5 western Assam districts: Himanta
Drought-like Situation In 5 Western Assam Districts: Himanta
Assam Cabinet Clears Key Proposals: Aid for Tea Workers, Land for Medanta, AMCH Upgrade and Disability University
